Pastoral Messages by Matriarch Elnette Edwards
Dear ones,
I’d like to discuss prayer with you, not as a religious duty, but as the lifeline that sustains us through every season. My mother used to say, “Baby, when you don’t know what to do, get on your knees. When you do know what to do, get on your knees anyway.” That wisdom has carried me through valleys I never thought I’d survive.
Prayer isn’t about fancy words or long speeches that impress others. I’ve heard prayers that moved heaven with just three words: “Lord, help me.” I’ve witnessed breakthrough come through silent tears when words wouldn’t form. God doesn’t need our eloquence—He desires our honesty.
I remember a season when everything seemed to crumble at once. My health was failing, finances were tight, relationships were strained, and I felt so alone. In those early morning hours, before the sun came up and before anyone needed me, I would sit in my prayer chair and pour out my heart. Some days I worshipped. Some days I wept. Some days I sat in silence, too weary for words, trusting that the Holy Spirit interceded for me.
And you know what I learned? Prayer changes things, yes, but more importantly, prayer changes us. It aligns our hearts with God’s heart. It shifts our perspective from our limited view to His eternal purposes. It reminds us that we’re not in control, and that’s actually the most comforting truth of all.
I’ve also learned that prayer isn’t just about asking—it’s about listening. We come rushing in with our lists and requests, and that’s okay. He welcomes it all. But we must also quiet ourselves enough to hear His voice. Sometimes He speaks through Scripture that suddenly comes alive. Sometimes, through a wise word from a sister or brother. Sometimes, through that gentle whisper in our spirit that says, “This is the way, walk in it.”
Beloved, if you’ve let your prayer life grow cold, if you feel like your prayers aren’t reaching past the ceiling, don’t give up. Keep showing up. Keep bringing your honest heart to Him. Prayer is the altar where we lay down our burdens and pick up His peace. It’s where we trade our weakness for His strength. It’s where intimacy with God is cultivated, one conversation at a time.
Start today. Start now. He’s waiting to hear from you.
In His presence,
Matriarch Elnette Edwards
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