Is Your Prayer Life "Odd"?
When was the last time you prayed—not because you needed something immediately, but simply because it was the most important thing you could do that day? When was the last time you prayed not to receive something from God, but to simply worship the God who can supply all your needs? For many of us, prayer is a "break glass in case of emergency" tool. We know it’s a good idea, and we often promise to do it for others, but in our hectic, busy schedules, those prayers frequently get lost in the cracks of our busy lives. Interestingly, while prayer meetings are often the least-attended services in American churches, the same is not true globally . In countries where Christians face fierce persecution, prayer is not an optional extra; it is the absolute foundation of the church . According to a 2021 Barna Group report , while 65% of Americans say they pray at least once a week, only 26% say they ...