Kerry Bell-Saunders: Make Space | Prayer

Prayer | Make Space In the busyness of life—and even in the busyness of serving God—how do we make space simply to be with Him? Jesus lived a life filled with ministry, healing, teaching, and people constantly looking for Him. Yet in the middle of all that activity, He intentionally withdrew to a solitary place to pray. In this message, we explore prayer not simply as another Christian activity, but as relationship with God. Looking at the rhythm of Jesus' own life, we are reminded that what we do for God must flow from being with Him. Prayer creates space to know God, enjoy His presence, hear His voice, and allow our lives and priorities to be shaped by Him. In this message we reflect on: • Why Jesus intentionally made space for prayer even when there were pressing needs around Him • The difference between doing things for God and genuinely knowing Him • Why our relationship with God must remain at the centre of Christian life and ministry • How time with the Father gave Jesus clarity about where He was called to go next • What it means to glorify God and enjoy Him—not simply work for Him • How we can intentionally make space for God in the rhythms of everyday life Jesus' life reminds us that prayer isn't something added to an already busy Christian life—it is part of the foundation from which that life flows. Our calling is not simply to accomplish things in Jesus' name, but to know Him and live from that relationship. As we make space for God, prayer becomes a place of communion, formation, discernment, and renewed clarity about who we are and what He is calling us to do. 📖 Key Scriptures: Mark 1:32–39 | Matthew 7:22–23 ✨ Key Themes: Prayer | Relationship with God | Making Space | Knowing Jesus | God's Presence | Spiritual Rhythms | Discipleship Whether prayer has been part of your life for many years, has become crowded out by busyness, or you're still discovering what a relationship with God looks like, we pray this message encourages you to make space for Him again. Before the activity, before the ministry, before everything we might accomplish for God, there is a simple and beautiful invitation: to know Him, glorify Him, and enjoy Him. #Prayer #MakeSpace #KnowingGod #RelationshipWithGod #FollowingJesus #SpiritualRhythms #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleTeaching #LifeVineyardChurch #Mark1