Lent 2025 School of Prayer 29

Day 29: The Joy of Prayer

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” — Philippians 4:4-5

If you’re having a hard time, prayer can help. It can also bring you joy and happiness. Too often, we treat prayer like a chore. Instead, see it as a gift. Prayer is a chance to meet the real God. As you rest in His presence, His peace will fill you up, and His love will make you whole again.

Paul tells us to always be happy because “the Lord is near.” When we pray, we can be happy because we know we are never alone. God’s presence is always there, whether we are sad or happy, and that is reason to be happy.
Today, let your prayer be one of happiness and thanksgiving. Do not think about what you do not have; instead, be glad in what God has done.

You can praise Him, sing, or just thank Him for being good. Feel happy inside because you know you are loved very much.

Thought: Does praying make you happy, or does it feel like something you have to do? How can you change your view so that you see prayer as a time to be happy in God’s presence? During this holiday, take some time to pray!

Fasting & Giving: Fast from overloading your schedule. Make time for prayer and rest.