January 3-9 we held our 3rd annual Week of Prayer at Belgrade Christian Assembly. But the tradition goes back much further than that, as we held a week of prayer in both of the previous churches where I pastored. Many churches throughout the Assemblies of God, and undoubtedly many other churches observe a week of prayer to mark the beginning of the new year. One thing we prayed for was that prayer and worship would grow in our lives throughout the new year. How is your prayer life? Do you worship the Lord? Jesus taught, “Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” Paul said, “Pray without ceasing;” and, “Be careful for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God which passes understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Let us all strive to be men and women, boys and girls of prayer and worship. Jesus is our example in this, prayer, as in every other good thing to which we aspire.