Resources
for the Journey
Prayer
september–october
Prayer is how we speak to God and listen for His voice. Over eight weeks, we'll explore different ways to pray (with breath, with the Psalms, in silence, in writing, out loud with others) and discover the rhythms that fit your life. Whether you've prayed for decades or have never known where to start, you're invited.
Looking for printed booklets?
Stop by Good Shepherd Sunday Mornings to pick up a copy.
An Introduction
to Prayer
Prayer can feel like a one-sided conversation. Over eight weeks, we'll enter the waters of prayer together—starting with simple breath prayers and venturing deeper each week, all the way to the Prayer of Examen. Wherever these practices take you, the goal is the same: to speak to God, listen for His voice, and be filled with His living water.
A Guide to
Contemplative Prayer
In Week 3, Stephen Paulsen, our Director of Discipleship, guides us into contemplative prayer, a practice he describes as more like stargazing than astronomy, focused on experiencing God rather than talking about Him. Through deep breathing, stillness, and imagining Jesus sitting beside you, this practice invites you to simply rest in His presence before any words are spoken. Set aside 10 minutes or more, find a quiet space, and "be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10).
Want to grow deeper in prayer?
The Prayer Course is a free, eight-session journey created by 24-7 Prayer, an international, interdenominational prayer movement. Each session pairs a short video with discussion questions and practical prayer activities, covering topics like adoration, intercession, listening to God, contemplation, and wrestling with unanswered prayer.
Deeper Waters
A few resources & books books Pastor Cody recommends if these eight weeks leave you wanting more. You don't need any of them to row—but if one of the weeks caught you, start there.
