Watch & Pray

Since Kim and Steve moved to Dallas five years ago, they have witnessed God’s work through the power of prayer. Shortly after moving to Dallas, their son sustained a traumatic brain injury in a work accident. Kim reflects on how the church rallied around them in prayer, with people continuing to daily intercede on their behalf to this day. She shares that she looks forward to the Easter Prayer Vigil each year because “it gives me a way to pray for others, kind of returning the favor.” 

Prayer invites us to connect with God – learning from him and changing us to our very core. No matter how familiar you are with praying, the Prayer Vigil is an opportunity to grow in your prayer life. Participants are invited to utilize the prayer prompts and visuals in the room to guide them as they connect with God in prayer. Kim shares, “I am a pretty expressive person, but when it comes to deep love, I’m sometimes speechless. Being able to respond to God creatively was so helpful.”

In his final hours before the crucifixion, Jesus invited his disciples to “watch and pray” with him in the garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:34). While in the garden, Jesus ventures away from the group to be alone with God. The Easter Prayer Vigil is just one way we can follow Jesus’ example of spending time alone with our heavenly Father in prayer and reflection. In Kim’s experience, the Prayer Vigil reminded her how “I’m part of something bigger than my own time with God.” 

Visit hppres.org/lent to sign up for a one-hour slot where you can pray alone, with your family, friends, or community group Monday–Sunday, April 14–20.