When You Pray Say…
JD Greear said, “the prayers that start in heaven are heard by heaven”. One of the best practices for prayer and one that helps us know we are praying in alignment with our Heavenly Father is to pray Scripture. Below are a few helpful passages of Scripture that you can use to pray in congruence with the heart of heaven… starting with the greatest prayer book in history, the book of Psalms.
Wayfarers’ Church
My name is Andy. I was born and raised right here in Nova Scotia. Fun fact: I grew up in a lighthouse in Tatamagouche. I became a Christian at age 8. Kayla and I met at New Brunswick Bible Institute and got married in 2011. We have four kids: Norah, Jude, London, and Gemma. Before planting this church in Spryfield, I pastored in Cumberland Bay, New Brunswick for 7 and a half years.
Value #4 – We Teach the Gospel Clearly
The Gospel is the greatest news that has ever been broadcasted in the history of humanity. It is also humanity’s only real hope (Rom. 1:16) because it declares that Jesus is Lord and that His death paid the penalty for sin, and in His resurrection He defeated sin and death (I Cor. 15). Therefore, as a church, we take great care in making sure this message is the centrepiece and the driver for everything we do.
Value #3 – We Engage in the Mission
One of the most pesky creatures found in the woods and wetlands of Nova Scotia is the beaver. Certainly there are many positive contributions that the beaver makes to our local ecosystem but there is also a downside. We all know that beavers are notorious for making elaborate dams. They diligently work hard to construct a 1.5-2m high home using sticks and logs from the surrounding area.
Value #2 – We Practice an Active Faith
Several months ago thousands of fans flocked to Glendale, Arizona to witness one of the most famous sporting events in the world: the Super Bowl. Millions more watched from home as the Philadelphia Eagles took the field against the Kansas City Chiefs. In many ways, the local church can unfortunately resemble an NFL football game.