1. Get out of your comfort zone

Prayer can be an awkward practice for many. Some think you have to be super spiritual to pray out loud. Others think you have to pray in King James language for God to listen. Others prefer a really quiet, somber voice. The truth is, God just wants you. All of you, with your regular voice, your normal day to day realities, and your heart to be changed by Him in the process. Resolve to put aside your insecurities, nerves, and inexperience and come and join a bunch of other people in process just like you who are embracing their desperate need for the Lord. The environment is extremely welcoming of those who don’t feel like prayer is their ‘thing.’

2. Stretch your faith

If you’re like me, you’ve had some moments where you find yourself internally dragging your feet about a church event…or just another event. Don’t let that reservation paralyze you. Let it mobilize you. Growth often happens when you’re stretched to do something that you don’t ‘want’ to do or aren’t motivated to do. The step of obedience in that moment is a greater boost to your faith than almost anything else and God will honor that decision. The one who comes hesitantly but obediently will leave joyously.

3. Learn to let Scripture guide your prayers

Half the battle of prayer is trying to focus your thoughts and fight against the myriad of distractions that come your way. One of the ways to stay focused and directed is to pray through God’s word. At our All Church Prayer Nights, you will learn how to take God’s word and use it as a guide for your time together with Him. Not only will it anchor your focus but it will provide your framework for prayers of intercession and adoration rather than simply supplication.

4. Experience the power of corporate prayer

Our 3rd Pillar at Harvest is that we believe firmly in the power of prayer. The book of Acts is filled with examples of prayer’s power and many of them involve corporate prayer. One such example was the release of Peter in Acts 12. Luke writes that “many were gathered together and were praying” for his miraculous release (v. 12) and God answered that prayer in a mighty way. So mighty, in fact, that the people praying thought they were out of their mind to hear that Peter had actually been rescued from prison. Our God is powerful and tends to show off His glory through prayer by answering the prayers you find impossible (Eph 3:20).

5. What more eternally significant event could you take part in on a Wednesday night?

God has invited you to commune with Him. To seek Him and have open access to Him. To participate in His unfolding purposes through the power of prayer. God responds when His people call out to Him in faith.