Posture(s) of Prayer

Have you ever considered how different postures affect the way you pray?

If you are like me, you may have been taught that the “right” or “normal” posture for prayer is eyes closed and maybe even hands folded. You see it in everything from small children to emojis. This is a posture of prayer, but I assure you it is not the posture of prayer. As we follow along the story of God and his kingdom we see his people engaging in different postures of prayer.

(In fact as I read through Matthew I see Jesus much more with his eyes open and hands lifted towards heaven. Just saying.)

One of our MC leaders, Brittany Johnson, put together this resource for their downtown Mesa MC and we thought it would be great to share with you. This “Prayer Postures” tool is a helpful resource for you as a disciple, DNA group, family, or MC to engage afresh in the rhythm of prayer.

If you’ve got some questions after reading it feel free to reach out.

A Pray of Confession From Ephesians

Last night we spent some time in Ephesians 1.15-23. It was an incredible night of conviction, encouragement, and curiosity being sparked for what could be! As you continue processing We wanted to give a confession to integrate this teaching into your weekly prayer.

Our hope is that we are encouraged by the words Paul prayed, but also use his prayer as a pattern for praying for one another. Remember that our moments of prayer are not optional or a precursor to a missionary life, they are the oxygen for every disciple of Jesus.

“Father, I confess….
I often live without hope.
I can easily forget I am loved.
I don’t believe you can _____.


Open my heart to see…
The hope in your calling
The wealth of your inheritance
The immeasurable power you’ve given us.

You. We want to know you.”

— Missio Dei Communities