The theme of NAC India’s 2019 calendar is “Prayer”. The monthly calendar texts are based on a doctrinal article by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider which was published in the community member magazine 04/2018 (starts on page 20). This prayer series explores and elaborates on each month’s topic.
Expression of Faith
First and foremost, our prayers are an expression of our faith, because without belief in God, it would be pointless to address Him or seek a response from Him. However, believers know that they can indeed address God in prayer—and that He answers. Human beings are creations of God, made in His image, and have thus already been addressed by God.
Nearness and Trust
Those who make use of the opportunity to pray will also experience that God is our counterpart who listens and responds to us. This experience leads believers to recognise God and feel His presence. They thereby learn that He is interested in human cares and concerns, and that He accompanies them on their way of life. In this way prayer is also the expression of an inner attitude that is characterised by trust in God.