Become Closer to God: A Guide to All-Night Prayer Vigil - House of Mercy Christian Assembly UK
How many of you pray regularly but don’t feel like you pray ‘quality prayers?’ Jesus and the Bible are evident that believers must pray for an extended period in certain situations. An all-Night prayer vigil is an extended night-time prayer that helps you get closer to God. In the Bible, Luke 6:12 says, “And it came to pass in those days that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.”
This verse indicates that Jesus prayed during the night, and if you want to follow in his footsteps, here’s the ultimate guide to an all-night prayer vigil.
Do you know why you want to hold an all-night prayer vigil? If not, then we urge you to sit down and examine your motives beforehand. Ensure that your intention is pure and your motives are spiritual. For instance, if you just want to pride yourself on holding an extended prayer, or want to show that you’re religious, an all-night prayer vigil won’t help you find peace.
However, there are many good motives for holding an all-night prayer vigil. You can simply pray for your family or try to build a closer relationship with God through it. As long as your motives don’t include pride or vanity, you’re good to go!
The Church’s schedule has a lot to do with holding an all-night prayer vigil. Take your local church in confidence and discuss that you want to hold an all-night prayer vigil. Ask the pastor to inform the flock. But don’t set yourself up for disappointment by expecting every Church member to attend. Remember, it’s the connection between you and God that matters!
In every all-night prayer meeting, you’ll notice many people attending for the first time. Instead of expecting them to know everything beforehand, you should meet those newcomers and explain the motive behind these all-night prayer vigils. Moreover, encourage them by discussing what the Bible says about extended prayers. By encouraging and guiding new people, you’ll soon see them become regulars at the prayer meetings.
An all-night prayer vigil will help you get closer to God and discover your inner spirituality. At House of Mercy Christian Assembly, we hold an all-night prayer vigil and other prayer groups where people can pray, discuss catholic teachings, and build their relationship with God.
Reach out to us with any queries you might have about our all-night prayer vigil group!
