04/04/2026
Prayer isn’t a waste of time; it’s an acknowledgment that no one on earth is more powerful than God.
When we pray, we magnify the work of Jesus.
When we pray, we are set free from our own limitations as we look to a limitless God.
When we pray, we leave the prison of anxiety and worry.
When we pray, we allow the Holy Spirit to align our hearts with the Father’s.
During Holy Week, before He went to the cross, Jesus walked into the temple and reminded anyone who would listen that God’s people are a people of prayer, that prayer is available to everyone, and that we each have the honor of coming before the God of the universe to talk to Him.
“He was teaching them: ‘Is it not written, My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations?’” (Mark 11:17a).
We may have a lot of differences — ethnicities and cultures, upbringings and life experiences — but prayer is a gift available to all of us, no matter who we are or where we come from. It has the power to bring us all together as we bring our requests to God.
Prayer is not only about talking but listening, believing, and trusting. It’s about adoring, resting, and enjoying God’s presence. Through prayer, we pour out our hearts, anxieties, needs, and affections — and we receive God’s grace, peace, and purpose. We receive His gift of unity.
This Holy Week, let us remember we have the gift of prayer at our disposal always.
-Kristel Acevedo
What does your current rhythm of prayer look like? What prayer rhythms would you like to begin incorporating into your daily life?