Lent 2025 School of Prayer

Day 2: Prayer as Relationship

Bible verse: “Ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you, as long as you remain in me and my words remain in you.” — John 15:7

Prayer isn’t just asking for things; it’s also about getting to know God better. He tells us to “remain” in Him, to stay in His love like a branch stays attached to a plant. A branch that is cut off dies, but a branch that stays attached grows fruit. The same is true for our mental lives. We become emotionally dry and cut off from the source of life when we don’t pray.

God wants more from us than just prayers now and then. He wants a friendship that lasts all the time, one in which we share our joys, sorrows, hopes, and fears every day. Think about a close friendship that gets stronger as you talk more. The same goes for prayer. We can hear God’s words and feel His presence in our daily lives better the more time we spend with Him.

Today, pray not because you have to, but because you want to have a Relationship with a loving Father. During the day, talk to Him in small ways, and let His presence fill your heart.

Thought: How can you turn prayer into a living, ongoing connection with God instead of something you do once in a while?

Action: Fast from negative self-talk. Speak words of gratitude instead.