Church family,
We are grateful that you are holding this book and choosing to step into these 21 Days of Prayer with us. That decision alone matters more than you may realize.
Prayer has always been central to the life of God’s people—not as a religious obligation, but as a relational one. From the earliest pages of Scripture, prayer is the posture of people who know they are dependent on God. It is how we draw near, how we listen, how we surrender, and how we are shaped.
That is why the theme of these 21 days is Draw Near.
Our hope is not simply that you would pray more, but that you would experience prayer differently. These days are not about performance, comparison, or spiritual checklists. They are about presence. They are about responding to the invitation of Scripture:
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8)
Over the next 21 days, we are inviting you into something intentional and unhurried. These devotions are written to be read slowly. They are meant to be sat with, reflected on, and prayed through. Some days may feel comforting. Others may feel challenging. That is okay. Formation rarely happens in a rush.
We encourage you to set aside a consistent time and place each day if possible (which is why we are opening the church during the day). Read prayerfully. Pause often.
Let the Word shape your heart. Don’t worry about keeping up or doing this perfectly. God is far more interested in your honesty than your consistency.
As pastors, our prayer is that these 21 days would do more than mark a season on the calendar. We are asking God to use this time to deepen our church’s hunger for Him—to shape us into a people who draw near not just for a moment, but as a way of life.
- from drawing near personally,
- to drawing near together as a church,
- and finally to drawing near for the sake of the world.
That movement reflects the heart of God. When we draw near to Him, He changes us. And when He changes us, He works through us.
Whether you are new to prayer or have practiced it for years, our encouragement is the same: come as you are. God is not distant. He is not reluctant. He is near—and He is inviting you closer.
We are praying alongside you as we walk through these 21 days together. May God meet you here, shape your heart, and draw us all nearer to Himself.
With gratitude and expectation,
Your Pastors