2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

Our goal is to encourage all members to Pray!

 We believe prayer is one of the most important practices of the Christian Life.  It is essential to knowing God and growing spiritually as breathing is to living.

 Prayer is not an option in the Christian life.  It is a privilege and it is commanded.  The Bible says that we should “pray without ceasing”……….for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you”  (1 Thessalonians 5:17).  Jesus Himself told His disciple’s that “men ought always to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1).

 We encourage you to never neglect this vital aspect of your spiritual life.  It has been said that prayer is the breath of the newborn soul - - and there can be no Christian life without it.  Prayer is your lifeline to your Heavenly Father.

 Prayer is not just trying to get God to move.  It is an important process through which God moves and changes us.  In other words, prayer will not only transform whatever you are praying about; it will transform you.

 Follow Jesus’ example and become a person of prayer.  Your life will never be the same.

  Lord, teach us to pray!!

 If you are interested in becoming part of the Prayer Ministry Team or involved in any of the activities in the Prayer Ministry at Bethesda please contact Sandy Essick (sessick@sealy.com) and/or complete a commitment card.  These cards can be found at several locations throughout the church and on the information table at the entrance to the Family Life Center.