05/31/2026
One of the first pictures of prayer in the Bible comes in Genesis 3, after Adam and Eve disobey God, experience shame, and hide from him. But God does not wait for them to find their way back. He comes looking for them, calling to Adam, “Where are you?” (verse 9). God knew where they were and what they had done. But the question reveals something beautiful about the heart of God: he pursues his people in their brokenness, shame, and need. Prayer begins with God because relationship begins with God. He created humanity in his image to reflect him, represent him, and to be in a relationship with him.
That same invitation continues throughout Scripture. In Philippians 4, God’s people are told to let their requests be made known to him. Not because he is unaware of their needs, but because he is a loving Father who desires a relationship with his children. He knows what we need, and he welcomes us to him in prayer. So as you bring this week’s requests to the Lord, you are not praying to a distant or reluctant God but to the God who first comes near. Thank you for praying with us for our partners as they nourish growth among vulnerable children and communities in the name of Jesus.
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