Wednesday, March 26, 2025
“Pray for 15 Minutes”
Landing in the middle of the week, it’s time to add a little fertilizer to our Lenten Journey. Whether we’ve been steadfast since Ash Wednesday or just happen to be accidentally reading this article, consider giving God 15 minutes today in prayer.
Praying to the LORD doesn’t take any training or expertise. Each of us has our own unique and valuable approach to prayer. Some folks like to read prayers written by modern-day pastors or theologians from long ago. Other people talk to God just as they talk to a friend or family member, while some folks direct their quiet thoughts into whispers of words upon their lips.
However you talk to God, take some time to be intentional about it today. For those who struggle with concentration, break it up into three separate five-minute prayers or something similar. Although the 15 minutes is most helpful, it might be impossible for some people for a variety of reasons.
The purpose of this Lenten Challenge is to help in the development of our relationship with God. The more time we spend with the LORD, the more we begin to understand God’s work in our own lives and the world beyond.
Get a jumpstart on the rest of the week! Pray for 15 minutes today!
“Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.” (Romans 8:26-28, The Message)
