Week of March 8th, 2026

Encouragement from God's Word

To pray aright is a very difficult task and art supreme. It is not so because of the words of the mouth. But for the heart to be able by itself to conclude with certainty and assurance that it may step before God with complete confidence and say, “Our Father” — that is a task. What Luther Says, p. 1088

Martin Luther wrote these words as he preached on John 16:23, “In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” Asking is easy. Believe is the real work. For this reason, we need to regularly hear God’s Word and receive the Lord’s Supper. Prayer doesn’t happen in a vacuum, but in the heart of God’s children who are filled with faith. Faithfully hear God’s Word and your faith will grow — so will your prayer life.