Prayer

Under the guidance of Ben Patterson, learn to use the poetry of the Psalms to bring your praises and petitions to the Lord. Take courage in the fact that the Psalms express a multitude of human emotions that help you speak to God. 

Praying the Psalms

Ever feel like you’re just not good at prayer? Like you don’t say the right words, pray often enough, or wonder if God’s even listening? You’re not alone - and you don’t have to carry that guilt.

In this 3-day devotional, we’ll explore what Jesus really taught about prayer. You’ll discover it’s not a performance or a checklist. It’s simply a daily way to connect with the God who loves you.

So let’s take the pressure off and learn how to talk to God - honestly, openly, and guilt-free.

Talking to God: A Guilt Free Guide to Prayer

We live in an age of information overload, but we're starving for wisdom. Psalm 19 cuts through the noise by revealing God's dual revelation: the silent sermon of creation and the life-giving power of scripture. Over the next seven days, learn to hear God's voice in both the rustling leaves and the turning pages, finding the solid ground your soul craves.

Psalm 19 - Firm Foundations

We may boldly present all our needs and concerns to God. Thanking Him for who He is in our lives is just as important. These lessons aim to help you use selected Psalms to give thanks to God on a regular basis in your prayers. This may help you find words and ways suitable to express your thanks to God.


Giving Thanks Using the Psalms

What if you discovered you'd been struggling with life's biggest questions when clear answers were sitting right in front of you? This isn't another Bible study—it's the wake-up call that transforms how you approach God's Word. Stop improvising your most important decisions and discover what happens when Scripture awakens you from spiritual sleepwalking.

Just Read It: The Forgotten Secret That Changed a King’s Life Can Change Yours

A 5-day guide to praying with purpose, boldness, and love for your friends who are far from God! This plan will renew your confidence in the power of prayer, and give you practical tools and next steps for raising your prayer temperature. Supercharge your witness through prayerful alignment with God’s mission to reach the lost! This is plan 1 of a series under the ‘Empowered to Go’ banner.

Prayer - Empowered to Go

James River Church’s 21-day Fasting and Prayer Devotion Plan is created to encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord. Each day offers a brief devotion alongside a focused Scripture reading, guiding your heart as you fast and pray. As you dedicate this time to seeking Him, may Heaven come down as you experience His presence in undeniable ways.

21 Days of Fasting and Prayer - Heaven Come Down

These studies examine how we can work as an authentic Christian in the workplace and how to pray for your work colleagues.

Evangelistic Prayer Team Study - How to Be an Authentic Christian at Work

Have you ever felt distant from God, as if your prayers don’t go past the ceiling? Spiritual disconnectedness can happen to anyone, leaving us feeling dry, discouraged, and directionless. We may still believe in God, but our hearts can feel disconnected from Him. 

Truth is, God will never abandon us (Matthew 28:20). He does, however, desire an intimate relationship with us. 

In this 7 Day Devotional plan, we explore practical, Biblical steps to overcome spiritual dryness, rekindle our love for Jesus, and experience His presence afresh. 
