Pray

“I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:24

Prayer isn’t designed to be something that makes us feel like failures. It’s really exciting and amazing.

Our primary barrier to prayer is our unbelief. Unbelief tells us we cannot come to God, but he wants us to approach him as Father. Rather than having flimsy roots, prayer changes our roots to be the solid rock. “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” (Matthew 7:24)

It’s not about putting in the extra effort or putting on a good show. Prayer is about coming and just being with God. Out of that is life, growth, and the confidence to ask audaciously.

August 14, 2024
If I took a survey of the Body of Christ and asked, “Do you believe God is your heavenly Father?,” most if not all would respond, “Yes!” But m
July 5, 2024
This may be your question. Or maybe you’ve just given up on ever having a vibrant prayer life. Don’t lose hope! Today we’re moving beyond what s
May 15, 2024
Last month we talked about two hindrances: unanswered prayers—which lead to cynicism—and insincerity (of ourselves or others) when approaching pra

Opportunities to Pray

Sunday Morning

Because we believe God changes hearts and circumstances when we come together in faith, we pray before Sunday service weekly! Come join us 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Sundays in room 204.

Send a Prayer Request

Tuesday Lunchtime

Cover our church in prayer, so the enemy can’t work havoc here!  Connect with us on zoom from 12:00 – 12:15 p.m. (Meeting ID: 874 3467 1607; Passcode: 7ATxkb)

Join the Zoom Meeting

Wednesday Evening

We want to care for the next generation, so join us in praying over our youth on the 3rd Wednesday of every month 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. in room 204.

Saturday Morning

Join us in interceding for our missionaries around the globe. We meet for an hour once a month to pray, every 3rd Saturday at 10 a.m. Email John Larsen at johnlarsen@summitview.com for location.

Resources

recognizing our unbelief

Our primary prayer barrier to overcome is surprisingly our unbelief, not our lack of discipline. This tool helps us understand our unbelief.

Reflect

learning to be dependent

Are we too busy for prayer, or too independent? This sermon series walks through abiding in God and learning to ask audaciously.

Listen

approaching the throne of God

The Bible instructs us about “approaching the throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:16). These verses can help us come to God with confidence.

Read