21 Days of Prayer

January 4, 2026

Chris Honess, Lead Pastor

Prayer is a lifeline.

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray … “

Luke 11:1

They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

Acts 1:14

Prayer starts from a relationship with God as Father.

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

Matthew 6:9

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Matthew 6:6

Common misconceptions about God as Father:

1. He’s angry.

And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Matthew 6:7

If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who as him!”

Luke 11:13

2. His love for me is based on my performance.

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Luke 15:22

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

Recognizing God as Father changes everything.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 1:3

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Romans 8:16

Action Step: I will join 21 Days of Prayer.