Challenge

Send a prayer text. Maybe to a friend, a neighbor, or an unbeliever. 

 (Please exhibit safe driving techniques while praying and driving – i.e. don’t close your eyes. Do not text and drive.) 

Tips

Prayer is a powerful force for good. Ultimately, we seek the well-being of others through our prayers. 1 Timothy 2:1 tells us that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people. 

While text messaging is one of the most preferred methods of communication for people, and with praying for others being one way we put our love for others into action, why not combine the two?  

Before You Begin

Ask the Holy Spirit what you should pray and who you should pray for. Invite him to guide you. Pray for anything the Spirit reveals or brings to your mind. 

As You Pray

Ask the Lord to impress upon your heart and mind who you can text to share his love with them. Be sure to pray beforehand and ask the Holy Spirit to help you send the appropriate words, so they feel the love of Christ through your text. 

Remember that God knows the needs of his people before you even ask him what to pray so keep in mind that your prayer texts don’t need to be deep. They can be as easy as,  

• “I’m praying for you.”  

• “God prompted me to pray for you. I just wanted you to know.”  

• “Lord Jesus, fill them with the power of your Holy Spirit to know how much you love them and are with them always.” 

The important key to texting a prayer is to PRAY first! 

After You Pray

We want to hear how you’re meeting the challenge and seeing God work. 

• Record a brief video of yourself (using your own phone) and email it to media@calvaryweb.net 

  • Find a quiet place to record.  

  • Find a place with lots of light shining on your face but not shining behind you. 

  • Check your surroundings to be clear. 

• Write your experience by going to Your Summer Challenge Story 

  • What did you find yourself praying for most today? 

  • Was there someone or something especially heavy on your heart? 

  • How is God changing you or your prayer life? 

• Invite a friend. Send them this link to sign up. www.calvaryweb.net/summer-challenge