Prayer Vigil

Tonight at Church we had a Prayer Vigil. I had no clue what it was or what to expect but I signed your dad and I up for it. Basically, they said that it was a time for prayer and that if you put your name down in a 30min time slot that you were more than likely going to come. Well, your dad and I walked into the sanctuary and on a table before us was a sign in sheet and a handout describing an example on how to pray for a 30 min periods.

So, We picked up the sheet and walked down the isle. It was a very still and silent. The sign up sheet had times arranging from 6am till 9pm. We were the only ones in the sanctuary at the time. We both went to different sides of the church read our pamphlet prayed for longer than 30mins and came out different people anxious to start a more dedicated life with Christ in the center. And most of all Thankful for each other and you! It is amazing to see the power of prayer and how it can show you so much especially all that you take for granted!

The hand out is one that I will keep for ever! It was truly helpful and amazing!
I wanted to list several helpful events for you so that you can experience this one day as well.

"A half hour prayer? How could I pray for that long? I'd run out of things to say!"

Have you ever sat down to talk to a friend and enjoyed yourselves so much that the time seems to fly by. When you think of spending time in prayer think of spending time with the most intresting, loving , warm person that you know. Your conversation begins and before you know it your time is spent.

But if talking to God for that long seems intimidating, it's probably because we're still learning just to share ourselves with Him as we would with a friend.

First you have to clear you mind and ask him to help you to focus totally on him and the time you are going to spend in prayer.

Confess! Spend time telling him what is on your heart and whats been weighing on you recently. Don't bring up old ones just ones that have been with you lately.

Adoration sing to him!

Pray about Difficulties. Your struggles! Finances, Co-workers etc.

Pray for loved ones close friends, Don't just list there names tell him all the juicy details! God wants specifics just like your friend!

Lastly pray for your Church, Nation and other Nations


Other suggestions:

Be yourself! Talk with God like you would talk with your best friend!

Get comfortable. The stiffer you feel, the more formal your relationship will be. Sitting is fine. If kneeling helps, do it. Take a walk as you talk with your friend!

Pray out loud, though not loud enough to disturb others. Being able to hear yourself pray really helps. You'll find that your mind doesn't wander as easily and that you can pray more fervently.

Don't fell like you have to do all the talking. Discuss something with God, then be silent for a time. Sometimes God uses these times of listening to implant His answers in our minds. Gradually you'll find that prayer can be a conversation!!


What great advice!!! I pray every day that you will know Jesus and that your daddy and I can keep this house full of His love and Guidance!