Welcome to the Prayer7s Challenge

The practice of Christian daily prayer grew from the Jewish practice of reciting prayers 3 times a day. The practice of 7 set prayer times, followed by the Clergy for Centuries, came from King David praying 7 times a day.

We take the New Zealand Prayer Book and Celebrating Common Prayer and present them in a shortened version, divided up throughout the day. Many of these prayers originate in the English, Book of Common Prayer and have been prayed since the 16th Century. Our Devotions pages follow the liturgical colors and seasons, including the biblical feasts ordained by God, which Jesus himself celebrated.

God is there for us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Can you be there for Him for a short-time every day? - Take the challenge!

Seven times a day I praise You,
Because of Your righteous judgments.
. . . . Psalm 119:164

Prayer 7s Devotions Plans

Without a plan, many of us drift. Even seasoned prayer warriors can at times feel overwhelmed. Formal prayer can bring comfort and relief while still honoring God. If you don’t know where to begin or how to approach God, formal prayer can be a great place to start. Here are 2 Plans to help you do so:

7 TIMES A DAY CHALLENGE

Pray one of our Devotions pages at every meal/coffee break and last thing at night. For an average reader they should take no more than 10 minutes each.

The times of prayer and the services are seven in number, like the number of gifts of the Spirit, since the holy prayers are from the Spirit. - Saint Symeon of Thessaloniki

You will be following in the footsteps of the very early Christians.

3 TIMES A DAY CHALLENGE

Pray 20-30 minutes in the Morning, 3 pages all at once, 1 page at Lunch and 20-30 minutes in the Evening again 3 pages all at once:

We pray this resource will lead you to the blessing of a deeper connection with God.

Church Season

Advent

This is the 1st month of the Church year. The season of Advent in the Christian calendar anticipates the "coming of Christ" in 3 different ways: Firstly the celebration of Jesus birth in the coming Christmas season, this is the time of all the joyful preparation for Christmas. Secondly, the reception of Christ in our hearts. Thirdly, the anticipation of Jesus return.

Liturgical Color

Priests wear colours as directed by the liturgical season or Special Day. Our Devotions pages reflect these colours:

Today's Devotional