A House of Prayer for All Peoples

We read in the book of Isaiah: "For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples." Is. 56:7

Prayer is the vehicle through which we communicate with God. We are brought into direct conversation with our living God. I remember the definition of prayer I learned from my days of being in Confirmation Class: "Prayer is a heart to heart talk between the believer and God." Prayer is where we can speak to God the most intimate details of our lives--probably what we would not feel comfortable revealing to others.

While it is true we can pray anywhere, the sanctuary itself is a special venue for prayer. It is here that we are in the company of other believers. It is here where we are gathered to bring our thanks, praise, and supplications to God.

At Savior Divine, we list in the bulletin the names of people who have requested prayer. Their names are read aloud in our service. We also have a time for members to speak aloud or in the silence of their hearts their prayers before God.

I like this idea of being open to God when assembled for worship. Do you have a house of worship where you can pray? Have you prayed very much in an ecumenical setting?