Lamentations 5:21

Most likely written by the prophet Jeremiah, Lamentations is a collection of poems mourning the siege of Jerusalem and the coming exile of Judah. Despite the wickedness of God’s people that led to their captivity, the writer reminds his readers the loyal love and mercy of the Lord are truly new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). Even in deep darkness, God is our portion, our hope, and our salvation.

In difficult times, do you feel like God is silent? The book of Lamentations offers a language for times when you feel alone in sorrow. Lamentations invites you to pour out your most difficult emotions in prayer and to return to the God who loves you and is working all things together for good. In this five-day series, read through the book of Lamentations and consider God's steadfast love.

Jesus grew up praying prayers most Christians have never heard. Long before church buildings, worship bands, and modern devotionals, God's people prayed simple prayers of gratitude, surrender, healing, repentance, and peace. These ancient Hebrew prayers shaped the faith of Jesus and have strengthened believers for generations. In this 5-day plan, you'll discover five powerful Hebrew prayers that Jesus likely prayed Himself. Along the way, you'll learn their meaning, explore the Scriptures behind them, and discover how these ancient words can deepen your own relationship with God today.

Prayer is a mystery. How do we pray? What do we pray for? If God already knows everything, why do we pray? We know prayer is a crucial aspect of the life of a Christian, but it is often a challenge. Going through the example that Jesus gave us in the Lord’s Prayer, we will explore different elements of prayer and discover ways to develop our own prayer life.