Keeping Christ central
A weekly series from HOPE’s director of spiritual integration
This week, I’ve our spiritual integration associate, to address a key element of our efforts to keep Christ central: prayer.
“We can’t do this alone.” As I sat around the table discussing discipleship strategies with field leaders whom I deeply respect, I could not escape this thought. Despite all the practical experience and cultural understanding in the room, despite all the studying of best practices, it was evident that we are not capable of bringing about transformation out of our own strength or knowledge. We are completely dependent on the Lord’s love, wisdom, and transforming power.
We are on a journey here at HOPE. A journey closer into the heart of God as we encounter Him more deeply. A journey to become an increasingly prayerful organization, often learning from our clients themselves what it means to truly live dependent on the Lord day by day.
As we go to our Father in prayer, we always want to reflect the following heart of prayer:
