Day 15 | Prayerful – Definition

Read Mark 11

As the Church, we are called to reflect the characteristics and attributes of our Savior. One of these attributes is prayerfulness. The importance of prayer in the life of a Believer cannot be emphasized enough. Through prayer, we communicate with our Heavenly Father, seek His guidance, and experience the transformative power of His presence. In Mark 11, we find a powerful reminder of the essential role of prayer in the life of the Church.

After clearing the temple of those who had turned it into a marketplace, Jesus declared, “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations” (Mark 11:17). This statement, uttered by Jesus Himself, reveals the heart of God for His Church. The church is not merely a place for social gatherings, it is a house of prayer. It is a sanctuary where Believers gather in unity to seek God’s face, intercede for others, and bring their praises and petitions before Him. Prayer is not just an individual practice, it is a communal and collective expression of the Body of Christ. When the Church prioritizes prayer, it aligns itself with God’s purposes, inviting His presence to dwell among His people.

Prayer equips the Church to fulfill her mission effectively. Through prayer, the Church discerns God’s will and receives divine direction. Prayer transforms the people of God from passive bystanders to active participants in God’s redemptive work. It empowers us to address the needs of our communities and extend a helping hand to the brokenhearted. A prayerful Church acknowledges its dependence on God. It recognizes that its efforts and initiatives only bear fruit when birthed out of a deep relationship with the Father. Through prayer, the Church reflects the profound truth that we are called to stand as one—that our faith is not an individual endeavor but a collective mission to bring light, healing, and reconciliation to a broken world.

Pray for the needs of others in our community, our nation, and our world.