Prayer
The Heart and Purpose of Prayer.
Prayer is the way we communicate with God. As mysterious as it might seem to talk directly with the Almighty, the Bible assures us that prayer is a two-way conversation between God and us. God made sure humanity has the opportunity to tell Him our concerns, worries, requests, and praises. But prayer is more than just talking to God. It’s a time to listen for the voice of God as well. So how does it all work?
When you think of God, who He is, and how He relates to mankind, what picture do you see? Too often He is pictured as a God who is distant from humans. Some think He is a God who has no dealings of communication with man. But the Bible paints a very different picture.
In scripture, the Almighty God seeks to have an intimate connection with His children. How we can commune with Him is through the means of prayer.
We can pray directly to Him, in the name of His son Jesus, who died for our redemption. We don’t need a mediator in our communication with God, as Jesus is our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16).
Jesus prayed, in John 17:20-21, for his disciples, and for all who would believe in Christ through their word. His prayer was that they “may be one” in God.
How powerful! Jesus’ prayer was the desire of the Creator of the universe, dwelling in the flesh. He was praying that all who hear the word of God will have an experience of trusting God through a love relationship with Him.
This is the heart of prayer, to experience God’s presence in your life.
Furthermore, when we get to know God through prayer and Bible study, we become aligned with His will.
When Moses went up to receive the Ten Commandments, the children of Israel rebelled. They worshipped the golden calf. As Moses returned, he was distraught and upset they had so soon forgotten God’s ways and His goodness. So Moses prays. But take note of this powerful prayer.
Now therefore, I pray, if I have found grace in Your sight, show me now Your way, that I may know You and that I may find grace in Your sight. And consider that this nation is Your people
Exodus 33:13 (NKJV)
Heaven makes space for every child and so do we.
The Bible tells us that if we desire to abide in Jesus, we should align our lives with His (1 John 2:6). This means that His life is our example. We can look to Him each day and behold His words and His actions. In choosing to live like Christ, the Spirit of God will supply the strength needed (2 Corinthians 3:18; Acts 5:32).
Here are some practical prayer points that you can consider and practice:
“And in the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and prayed there for a time.”
Mark 1:35 (NASB)
“But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.”
Luke 5:16 (NASB)
Jesus would rise early in the morning to pray and seek His heavenly Father.
Jesus found a quiet and solitary place to pray.
Jesus would often pray throughout the day.
Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray.
Luke 9:28 (NKJV)
Meeting Times
Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ,
Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Schedule
Saturdays, 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Prayer
Saturdays, 10 – 10:45 a.m. – Sabbath School
Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Worship Service
Saturdays, 3 – 4 p.m. Bible Study
Saturdays, 4 – 5 p.m. Adventist Youth
Location
Community Worship Center Seventh Day Adventist Church
145-94 176th Street Jamaica, NY 11434
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Our Core Values
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We value the Lordship of Jesus Christ!
We acknowledge Jesus Christ as the head of our church and fully submit ourselves to His will. In every aspect of our ministry our goal is always to honor and glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.
We value Bible-centered Preaching and Teaching!
We believe the Bible is God’s inspired authoritative and trustworthy rule of faith and practice for Christians. Therefore, we submit ourselves to its teaching, commit ourselves to do what it says, and yield our lives to become what Christ desires for us to be.
We value Prayer!
We believe in the power of prayer. Therefore, the ministries and activities our church will be characterized by a reliance on personal and corporate prayer in all areas of our lives and ministry.
We value Evangelism and World Mission!
We believe in the power of prayer. Therefore, the ministries and activities our church will be characterized by a reliance on personal and corporate prayer in all areas of our lives and ministry.
We value Family
We believe God ordained the family to glorify him. We are committed to cultivate an atmosphere which promotes spiritual growth within the family by reaching families with the gospel, discipling them in Christ-like character and teaching each family member how to fulfill their God-given role.