When we think about Jesus, we often picture His miracles, bold truth-telling, and love for others but one of the most significant aspects of His life was His commitment to prayer.

Jesus, the Son of God, often withdrew to quiet places to spend time in prayer.

If prayer was essential for Him, how much more should it be for us?

Here are three truths about the power of prayer and how it can transform your life:

1. Prayer is Essential

In Luke 5:15-16, we read: "The news about Him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed."

Think about that. Jesus had the power to calm storms, heal the sick, and raise the dead, yet He prioritized prayer over the demands of the crowd.

He showed us that prayer isn’t to be a last resort but a first response because prayer connects us to God.

It is how we draw near to His presence, receive His peace, and align our hearts with His will. Jesus treated prayer as a lifeline to the Father, and He invites us to do the same.

Ask yourself: Is prayer your priority, or do life’s distractions take over? Make prayer the foundation of your life, just as it was for Jesus.

2. Prayer is Persistent

Prayer isn’t a one-time event—it’s an ongoing connection.

Luke 5:16 says that Jesus “often” withdrew to pray. Prayer had a consistent presence in the life of Jesus.

Even when facing the cross, Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, saying, “Not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42).

Prayer gave Him clarity and strength to follow God’s plan, even when it was hard.

Like Jesus, we are called to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

This doesn’t mean walking around with our eyes closed all day. It means maintaining an ongoing conversation with God—sharing our struggles, joys, and decisions throughout the day.

Remember: Prayer isn’t about fancy words or performances. It’s about real, honest connection with God.

3. Prayer is Personal

To be more like Jesus, we need to spend intentional, one-on-one time with God.

While prayer with others is powerful, Jesus consistently modeled the importance of private, intimate prayer.

He would step away from the busyness of life to be alone with the Father and in those moments He found strength, direction, and peace.

Do you have a quiet time with God? A space where you can pour out your heart and listen for His voice?

If not, start today. It doesn’t have to be complicated—just carve out time to be with Him.

Let’s Pray Like Jesus

Prayer changes everything. It connects us to God, strengthens our faith, and empowers us to live like Jesus.

So, let’s commit to making prayer a priority, not an afterthought. Let’s pray persistently, never giving up. And let’s seek those intimate, personal moments with God that transform our hearts and lives.

As you pray, know that God hears you, loves you, and desires to draw closer to you. Let’s journey together toward a deeper relationship with Him through the power of prayer.

In Christ,

Pastor Kerry