The Healing Power of Prayer

Sunday 4th February 2024
Sermon Series: Living Long in the Land

Readings:
Mark 1: 29-39
Philippians 4: 4-9

Research on the Healing Power of Prayer indicates that the well-being impact of prayer is increased when it is not only practiced alone, but also within a faith community.

Today’s passage from Mark’s gospel is an early look at a day in the life of Jesus, a ‘specimen day’ as one commentator coins it, and, clearly, Jesus’ daily rhythm was prayer soaked!

It is such a trap to forgo prayer because of the busyness of life! Martin Luther once said
“Work, work, from morning until late at night. In fact, I have so much to do that I shall have to spend the first three hours in prayer.”

There are lots of studies that demonstrate the positive impact of prayer on well-being. If Jesus was so invested in the importance of prayer, this is surely a template for life as Christian people.

​Watch the recorded sermon here: https://youtu.be/3pxB34EVCqU