Reflection: Today begins a journey of seeking God together as a church. Before we ask God to move in our neighborhoods or build something in Parkville, He wants to build something in us. Psalm 63 is a cry of deep hunger: "Earnestly I seek You." God responds to hunger. He meets us in quiet places of honesty and longing. As you begin these 21 days, invite Him to stir a fresh desire for His presence. You don't have to manufacture spiritual intensity—just show up. God loves to meet His children who come with open hands.

Reflection: Ephesians 2 tells us that God is building us into a dwelling place for His Spirit. God builds with surrendered hearts. Today invites us to open the places we often keep hidden. David prays bold words: "Search me… know my anxious thoughts." God does not reveal things to shame us, but to heal us. When sin and fear are brought into the light, they lose their power. Ask God to show you anything that may be hindering intimacy or obedience.

Reflection: Before Jesus went to the cross, He prayed for unity. Unity is the soil where God's presence grows. A divided church cannot reach a divided world. As we pray for Parkville, let us ask God to unite us—across generations, backgrounds, and preferences. Unity is not agreement on everything; it's surrender to something bigger than us: the mission of Jesus.

Reflection: We all feel weak sometimes. Paul reminds us: you are strengthened from the inside out by the Spirit of God. As we pray into a bold vision for Parkville, God wants to increase our capacity to believe, serve, give, and pray. Our weakness is not a barrier; it's the place where His power rests. Today, ask God to strengthen you with supernatural confidence and courage.

Reflection: Healthy churches are built by healthy leaders. Pastors, staff, small group leaders, and worship leaders carry real spiritual weight. Pray that they walk in humility, courage, and wisdom. Pray for protection over their families. Pray for endurance in the mission. Your prayers matter more than you realize.

Reflection: God cares deeply about cities, neighborhoods, and streets. The Parkville campus is more than just a building; it's a blessing to an entire community. Pray specifically for neighbors, families, schools, workers, and first responders. Pray God's peace, hope, and joy over every home.

Reflection: Families shape the spiritual climate of a community. Strong homes create strong churches. Pray for marriages, parents, children, single parents, and blended families. God sees every home. Parkville can be a place where families find hope and healing.

Reflection: Students are the church of today. Schools are spiritual mission fields. Pray for students to know Jesus, for teachers to have encouragement and strength, and administrators to lead wisely. Ask God to open doors for Parkville to support schools, mentors, and volunteers.

Reflection: Lent invites us to slow down, take an honest look at ourselves, and remember that we are not the saviors—God is. Many local organizations carry heavy, unseen burdens every day: counselors sitting with grief, shelters offering safety, food banks meeting quiet needs, first responders running toward danger, medical workers and educators serving under pressure, and small businesses persevering through uncertainty. During this season, we resist the urge to rush in with answers or recognition. Instead, we pray with humility and compassion, asking God to strengthen those who serve and to shape our hearts to serve alongside them in faithful, unseen ways. Kingdom work often looks small and hidden—but God uses it to lift a city.

Reflection: Groups are where people grow, heal, and belong. Imagine new groups forming in Parkville—homes, coffee shops, schools, and living rooms. Pray for new leaders, open homes, and people far from God finding community that leads to Christ.

Reflection: Every part of the body matters. As Parkville grows, new opportunities arise: kids ministry, worship, tech, groups, outreach, and security. Pray for people to discover their gifts, step into serving, and experience joy and unity.

Reflection: A physical building is a tool for spiritual impact. Pray over construction crews, timelines, budgets, and safety. Pray against delays. Ask God to bless every inch of the space—from the lobby to the kids wing to the auditorium—to become a place where many encounter Jesus. This building is for His glory.

Reflection: Jesus has a heart for people far from God. He still seeks, still saves, still restores. Think of the thousands of people in Parkville who do not yet know the hope of Jesus. Pray for the Holy Spirit to soften hearts. Pray that our church becomes a place where the lost feel welcomed and heard. Pray that salvation stories multiply.

Reflection: Revival often starts in ordinary places: homes, coffee shops, workplaces, front yards. Pray for God's light to break through in Parkville neighborhoods. Pray for healing in marriages, peace in homes, and courage for Christians to live their faith boldly. Pray for revival—not hype, but a genuine move of the Spirit.

Reflection: Inviting someone to church could change their eternity. Many people are simply waiting for an invitation. Pray for boldness to invite co-workers, friends, neighbors, and family. Pray for open hearts and divine timing. Ask God to make us a church that's fearless with the gospel.

Reflection: The vision for Parkville requires sacrificial generosity. When God invites us to give, He's inviting us into His story. Pray for open-handed hearts across our church. Pray that God will supply all the resources needed, and more. Generosity is a spiritual act of worship that moves the mission forward.

Reflection: A growing church needs growing leaders—people who lead teams, groups, kids, students, prayer, and missions. Pray for God to raise new leaders full of humility and the Holy Spirit. Pray for disciples who make disciples. Pray for multiplication. Parkville's long-term health rests on spiritual leadership, not just programs.

Reflection: For the gospel to advance, we need supernatural doors to open—conversations, relationships, partnerships, opportunities, invitations, and favor. Pray today for doors to open in unexpected places across Parkville. Pray that God would move ahead of us, preparing divine appointments.