The Practices - Praying
We believe God is both accessible to us and interested in us. Prayer is the backbone of Door of Hope. We expect that we will witness God's goodness, supernatural power and guidance in all areas of our lives.
PRAYING PRACTICES
Daily
10 minutes of prayer
Weekly
Spend an additional 5 minutes in silent reflection 3 times per week – deliberately asking the Holy Spirit to speak to you
Monthly
Pray with others, for others and for each other (e.g. Hope Rising nights, MissionsPray, connect groups, or form a ‘prayer huddle’)
Reach Practice 1
Take 1 full day (or overnight) retreat with no technology or distractions and invite the Holy Spirit to speak
Reach Practice 2
Engage deeply in our annual 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting season
Supporting Scriptures
- Matthew 6:5-15
- Matthew 7:7-12
- Romans 8:26-27
- Ephesians 6:18-20
- Philippians 4:4-7
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
- 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
- James 5:15
Helpful Resources
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools - Tyler Staton
How to Hear God - Pete Greig
Practicing the Way - Prayer Practice
Practicing the Way - Solitude Practice