Prayer is not meant to be a shallow routine or casual habit. In Romans 15:30, Paul describes prayer as something we are to “strive” in together. That word speaks of effort, labor, and spiritual struggle. Real prayer is spiritual work. And not only are we called to pray, we are called to pray together. Prayer was never meant to be only an individual practice, but something God’s people engage in collectively. We are not simply individuals who pray, we are meant to be a church that prays.

Every person will be remembered for something. Long after possessions and accomplishments fade, what remains is a person’s character, testimony, and the kind of life they lived. As we reflect during Memorial Day weekend, we are reminded that people are remembered not only for how they died, but for how they lived. The question is not whether we will be remembered, but what we will be remembered for.

Faith is a part of every person’s life. Every day, people place their trust in something or someone, whether in the physical world or in matters of eternity. The issue is not whether a person has faith, but where that faith is placed. The Bible makes it clear that faith is only as trustworthy as its object, and salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone.

When the disciples had that opportunity, they did not ask Jesus to teach them how to preach, lead, or perform miracles. Instead, after watching His consistent and powerful prayer life, they simply said in Luke 11:1, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Their request reveals that prayer is not something we naturally understand, but something we must learn. Many believers know about prayer, yet struggle to develop a meaningful and consistent prayer life. The encouraging truth is that Jesus was willing to teach His disciples, and He still desires to teach us today.