Prayer Boot CampSample

Step 6:  Write your prayers.

What would happen if we did not document important information? Imagine the stories in history that would be lost or distorted. 

What type of information gets penned? Typically, material that is considered very important such as contracts, stories, or certificates are documented. Many of us use social media to document important events we want to remember each year.

Since prayer, community with our Creator, is more important than nearly everything else in life, let us commit to writing down our prayers.

I’ll wait while you grab a notebook.
Remember, this is prayer boot camp, not prayer “I’ll do it later” camp.

Write your thoughts and prayers to God. You can list topics, needs, and people you would like to remember to lift up in prayer. If you write down your requests, you will be able to more clearly see where He has answered your prayers.

We (Chuck and Ashley) have written our prayers in different ways. Sometimes we have used small notebooks to make lists. Other times, we have journaled. Over the years, I (Ashley) have made several prayer boards where I use craft supplies to create art that will remind me to pray for people, organizations, and topics.

Lastly, when we meet new people, we sometimes list their names in the notes section of our devices and pray for them as we try to connect on future occasions.

Remember, you don’t have to be just like us. Choose what works for you. Many of you will have more creative ideas than we do.

God,
Help us form new habits. Change is tough. We ask for supernatural strength to create space for You in our lives.
Amen.