Wesley Covenant Prayer:

I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed for thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.

1. We are called to be a people of prayer, to pray without ceasing. How do we live out this call to prayer?

2. Can you pray this covenant prayer and mean every word that you say? Can you let God empty you of everything? Spend some time with God this week praying and seeking ways that we are trying to hold on to earthly things that Jesus is calling us to let go of.

3. How is your prayer life in general? What is one way that you can grow in prayer in the next 30 days? Here are some ideas:

a. Decide on a consistent time and place b. Pray at any time and any place c. Start and end with praise d. Let God speak to you through his Word first e. Focus on spiritual needs before physical needs

f. Use a List as a tool in your prayer life

g. Do not put a limit on your requests h. Pray the Bible i. Look for answers j. Be consistent and persistent in your prayer life k. Document prayers and their answers

Let us grow as a people of prayer as we go and make disciples of Jesus Christ and discover the real hope for real life that only comes through knowing Jesus as Lord. We do this by going out and offering help, offering hope, and offering Jesus to our community and the world.