Is prayer worth it? That is the big question that we’ve all wrestled with at some point. We’re encouraged to spend time on it, but, well… why?

‘Because the Bible says so’ is enough to keep us trying, but it is far easier to be motivated to do something when you perceive it has value than simply because you have been told to.

Knowing God hears our prayers is one big motivator. And the easiest way to tell he has heard is when we see his responses. This is why we love to share one another’s stories of answered prayer - both to praise and thank God for what he has done, and to motivate us to ask for more. So, in case your faith is flagging at the moment, here’s a reminder of just a few of the answers to prayer we have seen in the past year:

(Click the link to read the rest of Tom’s twitter thread.)

Of course, prayer isn’t always about intercession. We also pray because it builds our relationship with our Father. We talk to him, and he often talks back, or reveals himself to us in new ways, both for our own growth and for the encouragement of others.

At Newday this year Jodi Peek, from Lowestoft Community Church, led the ‘Prayer’ seminar stream, helping the young people to learn more about what prayer is and how to do it. She, Mike Bollinger and others presented five really helpful, practical and inspiring seminars, that will be of value to you whatever your age.

Listen to the seminars on SoundCloud, and see what God teaches you through them…

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