editor ’ s note
This month in the Calvary Life we ’ re taking a look at prayer . Prayer is such a key element of our faith walk , it ’ s how we communicate with God . For every reason that we know prayer should be a habit that marks our lives , there ’ s an excuse as to why it ’ s not .
In this issue , you ’ ll mainly find stories that offer ways God brought change through prayer . It wasn ’ t always the change that was requested or expected - but the encouragement is that when we pray , God moves .
I ’ m not sure what more I could add to the conversation , so I want to ask you just one thing . Will you just give prayer a try ?
We ’ re starting the season of Lent on March 1 . Lent is a great way to begin incorporating greater spiritual disciplines into your life . It ’ s easy to feel overwhelmed by anything that involves the word discipline - we think if miss a day we might as well throw out the habit altogether . I mean , how will it ever stick ? Don ’ t let yourself get defeated . Pick up the habit one more time , and try again . Find a new place to sit , get out a different pen , ask a friend to hold you accountable . God is waiting for us to show up , all we have to do is start talking . I can ’ t wait to hear how God moves through the lives of Calvary people when we turn to Him in prayer .
By Jackie Rice Director of Communications
Jackie has been on staff at Calvary for 13 years . She loves slow mornings , spent with her Bible , journal and coffee in a comfy chair .
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