PRAY: Pause, Rejoice, Ask, Yield

Alpha Teen Challenge Portland House is starting. There are so many different models of prayer, which is wonderful. Using different models when praying can help everyone connect with the presence of God. One tested way to lead prayer during the team huddle is to P-R-A-Y:

P = Pause to be still

R = Rejoice with a scripture or song, and give thanks to God for all he has done

A = Ask God to reveal his love to the guests and to the team

Y = Yield is another way of saying “yes” to God 

P - Pause

Romans 5:5 “…God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy

Spirit, who has been given to us.”

Invite the Holy Spirit to come, wait in silence, and welcome his presence.

R - Rejoice

1 John 3:1 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be

called children of God! And that is what we are!”

Rejoice and thank God for all he has done to bring you here tonight! Have people

pray out loud and complete the phrase “God, I thank you for...” 

A - Ask

1 Thessalonians 2:8 “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share

with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.”

One of the greatest ways to love people is to pray for them. Each week, we will pray

for our guests and for one another. This week we will pray in groups of three. Please

self-identify in each group who is #1, #2, or #3. We will take 3 minutes to pray for

guests now.

Ask God for the guests:

1. That God would give each guest the courage to attend.

2. That pre-registered guests would turn up, and God would send more guests who

are not registered.

3. That the guests, hosts, and helpers experience laughter and connection.

And now we will take 3 minutes to pray for the team.

Ask God for the team:

1. For wisdom and discernment to place each guest in the right group.

2. For the emcee(s) as they host the evening.

3. For the health and safety of all team members and their families

Y - Yield

Romans 12:1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to

offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and

proper worship.”

“Yield” or more simply put, “Say yes to God!” He wants us to experience the joy

of partnering with him. Tell God that you surrender and say “Yes!” to everything he

wants to do on this Alpha. Let’s enjoy the adventure!