Mark Batterson has some great quotes like, “Prayers turn into goals and goals turn into prayers” or “Pray like it depends on God and work like it depends on you.” But would you even know if God answered your prayer?
Prayer time vs a prayer service: Building a powerful prayer meeting that people will attend
My most popular post of all time is 10 reasons that people don’t go to your prayer meeting. When the average church in the United States has about 10% of the Sunday morning service involved in prayer ministry I can see why there is an interest. One of the main assignments that I have when I speak at churches is to help engage and equip people to be a part of the prayer culture of the church.
But since I can only be at about 40 churches a year let me give you a framework to think about improving your prayer meeting. I realize that what I am about to share may seem simplistic at points, but understand I am trying to give you a way of thinking about this important meeting that is clear. Most churches or ministry struggle between there prayer meeting being a prayer time and a prayer service. Let’s see which side of the spectrum your prayer meeting falls.
Have you done your assignment for today?
Remember the idea that when you had a homework assignment the excuse was, “The dog ate it.” I don’t remember using that as a kid but what if I am using it in my life as a adult?
Why I may miss my appointment with Pastor T.D. Jakes
We like big and dramatic. But what if we need something else before we get there.
Today could be the day that changes everything, but even if not here is some encouragement
Sometimes the promises of God seem like they are taking forever. You might be closer than you think. And even if you still need to wait a while here is some encouragement.
