Do you want to be a person who prays more? Prayer teams are a practical way to be someone who prays more frequently and intentionally. It also gives you the opportunity to invite people into greater prayer! In other words, prayer is intercessory (on behalf of others), invitational (towards others), intimate (with God and others), and intentional (with God and others).

Paul's encouragement for prayer in Colossians 4:2-6 is a great framework on how to build a prayer team. Let's discover together!

Colossians 4:2-6 says, "Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should. Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone." What stands out to you? Here are a few things to note!

Prayer is worth devoting yourself to.
Prayer is more about the mind and the heart always looking for God than having the right words to say.
Prayer is partnership with God.
Prayer influences the way you show up.

The more your conversations, relationships, and habits revolve around prayer, the more you move from having a prayer life to living a way of prayer. You don't have to do this alone! Here's how and why to build a prayer team:

HOW:

Start with inviting people, asking them to be a part of your prayer team alongside others.
Your prayer team is a group of people to partner, encourage, and celebrate together! Bringing people from all different stages and places in your life together for prayer is powerful!
GroupMe is a great platform to build your prayer team!
Send an initial message that casts a vision for your prayer team.

WHY:

You get to go in real-time! Invite your prayer team to pray for you in the moment - of encountering people, building relationships, facing something.
Pray for breakthrough - in yourself and the people around you! This grows deeper dependence and extraordinary expectation for God!
Keep updating your prayer team on what God is up to, inviting them into rhythms of living prayerfully, expectantly, and thankfully.

Will you commit to building a prayer team and cultivating a community of people who pray together?

Building A Prayer Team