EXPLORING PRAYER
Linger Longer with Jesus
Jesus is our true north, the Spirit is our guide, and God is with us every step of the way. Explore dozens of prayer resources rooted in ancient Biblical traditions, and encounter God in extraordinary new ways.
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EXPLORING PRAYER: ANCIENT PRACTICES • MODERN RHYTHMS
Experience God’s abundant presence as you lean into ancient prayer practices and modern rhythms rooted in the unshakeable truth of Scripture.
EXPLORING PRAYER • LINGER LONGER WITH JESUS
Prayer isn’t a formula, knowing the right words, or having it all together. It’s about a deep and abiding relationship with God. Whether our hearts are filled with praise or heavy with sorrow, whether we stand in awe on the mountaintop or whisper God’s name in the valley, He is waiting for us with open arms. He is beside us every step of the way, and He invites us to come—just as we are: Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters… (Isaiah 55:1)
ANCIENT ROOTS & MODERN RHYTHMS
There is power in practices that have stood the test of time, practices woven into the lives of saints and seekers for centuries. Generations of God’s people have leaned into His faithfulness, exploring disciplines like Breath Prayers, Lament, Lectio Divina, and the Prayer of Examen.
Each unique discipline invites you to explore a rich heritage in the everyday moments of your life, discovering how God speaks in quiet moments, in struggles, in joy, and in suffering.
EXPERIENCE BEAUTY, DEPTH, AND ABUNDANT GENEROSITY
Prayer is an encounter with the Living God. It carries beauty (even in brokenness) and ministers to us in ways that stretch, sustain, comfort, surprise, and delight us.
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Our invitation to explore old and new prayer rhythms includes:
- gentle steps.
- breath as prayer.
- learning to notice.
- stirring the soul.
- getting to know God’s character and promises.
- trusting God with pain, loss, and grief.
- reflecting and refocusing.
- words for the seasons when we can’t find our own.
COME AS YOU ARE—
—no polished words, no perfect plan… just an invitation to come, exactly as you are.
Exploring Prayer
Hover over an image for a brief description of each prayer discipline and a link to learn more.
DEVOTIONALS
Experience the fresh grace of God with Chronic Joy® Devotionals. Take one gentle step today, lift one precious life, pray for one more minute, and discover greater joy in Jesus. LEARN MORE.
REQUEST PRAYER
Requesting prayer is as quick as a few keystrokes—and it’s always safe, secure, and without judgment. You are not alone! Intercessory prayer is the foundation of our ministry. You are welcome here! . REQUEST PRAYER.
AXE HEAD PRAYER
Have you lost your edge? As we open our hands in surrender, speaking honestly with God about where we lost our edge, what feels like loss actually draws us deeper into God. LEARN MORE.
BREATH PRAYERS
Every breath is an extraordinary and sacred gift. Without it, we die. That’s what makes breath prayers so powerful. They connect us to God with every breath. LEARN MORE.
HOLY ATTENTION
Holy Attention, the spiritual discipline of noticing (being intentionally aware of) God and His creation draws us into fresh gratitude, recognizing His Hand in every atom of creation. LEARN MORE.
LAMENT
Pushing our pain aside, hiding it, or feeling shame because of it, diminishes our human experience. If Jesus wept and cried out in anguish, we, too, can be free to honestly express our deepest lament. LEARN MORE.
LECTIO DIVINA
Lectio Divina is the ancient practice of slowly, contemplatively reading the words of Scripture. It is an invitation to savor God’s Word as we are nourished, fed, and refreshed in His holy presence. LEARN MORE.
MUSIC AS PRAYER
Faith-filled music stirs our souls and draws us deeper into worship, uniting us with the Body of Christ on earth. The rhythm and poetry of music invite us on a beautiful journey of enduring prayer as we learn to pray through our deepest longings in new ways. LEARN MORE.
THE NAMES OF GOD
Discover an essential list (with Biblical references) of the names of God. Deepen your understanding of God’s nature, attributes, character, and promises. LEARN MORE.
PRAY CONTINUALLY
To pray continually is to reorient from task to presence, leaning into a quiet and tender closeness with God. It is less about constant communication and more about His abiding presence. LEARN MORE.
PRAYER OF EXAMEN
Beautiful in its simplicity, the Examen is an ancient prayer of reflection that helps refocus our hearts and minds. LEARN MORE.
PRAYING THE PSALMS
The Psalms are filled with raw honesty, calm reflection, and deep wisdom. They contain words we can say to God when we cannot find our own. LEARN MORE.
QUESTIONS OF JESUS
The Questions of Jesus draw us into Scripture, invite us into prayer, strengthen and deepen our faith, and help us to identify what we believe and why. LEARN MORE.
SHOW ME PRAYER
Are you overwhelmed, weary, discouraged, or unsure of how to live this life you’ve been given? There are three words you can always pray: “Show me, Lord.” LEARN MORE.
#StepRepPray
Experience the joy of movement as you lean into Jesus. #StepRepPray is an invitation to meet with God in movement—always at the pace of grace. LEARN MORE.
SUFFERING & JOY
Suffering and joy are two strands of a single fiber. Joy thrives in the midst of suffering, for it is not rooted in circumstance but born of the knowledge that God is present in every moment of our lives. LEARN MORE.