Prayer isn’t just there when you need something from God. This powerful practice can help you develop your faith, create strong relationships, and understand of God’s love. Below are three ways you can integrate prayer into your life to gain its many benefits and delve deeper into your spirituality.

3 Ways to Use the Power of Prayer

1. Create a Personal Practice

Start every day with a prayer asking for what you’d like to happen that day. You can stick to literal wishes like, “I pray that I finish all my work, so I can relax with my kids,” or more general hopes like, “I pray that I maintain my Christian values and inspire others to do the same.” You may also say a prayer each night thanking the Lord for what He gave you that day and noting any moments you felt connected to Him.

2. Pray in Group Settings

Group prayer is an uplifting experience. Many churches offer prayer groups where individuals can come together to support others in the community by praying together. In these programs, you may send well wishes to families in need, volunteer with local organizations, and share God’s word in your community to encourage others to pray too.

3. Listen for God

Prayer isn’t a one-way conversation. God speaks to those who need His presence—you just need to pay attention. Perhaps you were having a bad day and said a quick prayer that everything would turn out okay. The stranger ahead of you in line who paid for your coffee may have been acting on His word. Or perhaps the friend who called out of the blue felt a little nudge from above to check in. God’s work is all around if you’re looking and listening.

If you’re seeking a faith-based community to join, turn to City of Refuge Christian Church in Waipahu, HI. Their non-denominational, international church is more than three decades old and eagerly accepts members into its long-standing congregation. Their Bible studies, prayer sessions, and weekly services offer families chances to grow together in their spirituality. To get involved with their many ways to worship, call (808) 677-5677 or visit the website.