“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face continually.”  —1 Chronicles 16:11 (NIV)

Have you ever been struck by how much room there is to grow in your life? It’s that time of year again—a time to reflect, dream, and seek inspiration. While doing a little research, I came across some mind-blowing accomplishments of human devotion that truly amazed me:

• Dominic O’Brien, an eight-time World Memory Champion, can memorize a deck of cards in under a minute. He can recite back a string of thousands of numbers through memory techniques.

• Rubik’s Cube Solvers can complete the puzzle in under four seconds.

• Miyoko Shida Rigolo balances a feather on a series of interlinked sticks, displaying a mesmerizing level of focus and precision.

• Alexey Molchanov, a freediver, can hold his breath for over eight minutes.

• Grandmaster Timur Gareyev can play multiple chess games at once—while blindfolded.

• Hyperpolyglots can learn and fluently speak dozens of languages, sometimes more than 50.

These examples show us the astonishing potential we each have when we devote ourselves wholeheartedly to something. Behind every one of these feats is thousands of hours of practice, focus, and determination.

So, as we dive into Pastor Mark’s new series: Prayer: Your Superpower, let’s reflect on what it means to approach prayer with the same passion and dedication. What would happen if we saw prayer as an art—a skill we could refine and grow over a lifetime? Prayer isn’t just a momentary act; it’s a lifelong pursuit, one that has the power to transform your life and ripple blessings through your family and community. Imagine the depth, strength, and intimacy with God we could achieve by committing ourselves to this “superpower.”

This Sunday at 10:30, let’s continue this journey together. Bring your questions, your heart, and your willingness to grow. I promise it will be worth it.

“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” —Martin Luther

Your friend for life,

Pastor Tim White