Invitation to prayer

Sponsored by SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter. Each video features a Scripture reading, a reflection on the passage, and a prayer starter.

We invite persons to be guided by the prayer starter and then take a 5- to 10-minute pause to hear from God. Keep paper and pen close by to take note of how God speaks to you (audible voice, a memory, a song, etc.) Our prayer is that the practice of listening will help you hear more clearly.

#BeUMC Theme: Christ-centered

Church leaders are invited to utilize this resource for spiritual formation and collective prayer with their congregations based on the #BeUMC monthly content themes. You can download the videos to use in your worship and classroom settings as well as on your social media channels.

Day 1: Col. 3:17 (In the name of Jesus)

Yvette Massey reminds us that as Christians everything we say and do should be in accordance with the teachings of Christ.

Day 2: Rom. 12:2 (A mind focused on God)

Carolyn Dandridge encourages us not to be troubled by what is happening around us, but to trust in God’s grace and mercy every day.

Day 3: 1 Jn. 2:6 (Christ at the center)

Kevin Kosh reminds us to stay centered on Christ by making Christ the center of our lives.

Day 4: 2 Cor. 5:15 (Living for Christ)

Derrick Walker explains what it means to devote our whole lives to following Christ in gratitude for his sacrifice for us.

Day 5: Eph. 5:1-2 (Imitating Christ)

Ontonio Christie uses the example of how children naturally emulate their parents to illustrate how we are supposed to imitate Christ in our own lives.

Day 6: Phil. 2:5 (Christ-centered fellowship)

Mark Norman shares how all our relationships with one another should be centered on Christ’s mindset.

Day 7: Gal. 2:20 (Living a Christ-centered life)

Candi Cylar explains how living your best life means living a life of total faith and trust in Christ.