Have you ever started a prayer and then instantly been silent because you didn’t know what to say? Yeah, me too. It happens quite often for me. However, I’ve recently came across the P.R.A.Y. acronym which has helped my prayer life tremendously. I’d like to share it with you and lead you through it. It stands for Pause, Rejoice, Ask, and Yield. As we enter into a time of prayer with God, let us walk through these steps together.

Pause: Wherever you are, pause, stop, and be still. If your body has come to a stop, but your mind is still running, take a few breaths, and listen to the sounds around you. Take a minute to center yourself in the presence of God.

Rejoice: After stilling your body and thoughts, take time to rejoice in what God has done in your life recently. Maybe this was something big that God did this past week, or maybe it was something small that happened this morning. Whether big or small, take time to express your gratitude to Christ.

Ask: After a time of rejoicing, bring your request to God. Tell him about your needs, and the needs of others in your life. Ask God to intervene in your life and the lives of others in a real way.

Yield: As our time of prayer is coming to a close, take some time to yield your life to Christ. Commit this day, your life, your words, your thoughts, your actions to His way, to His mission, to His kingdom.

Amen.

- Pastor Evan Davies