I walked into my prayer room this morning and I use a whiteboard to write down thoughts the Lord speaks while in prayer. Immediately upon arrival, the Holy Spirit says, “Prayer is an invitation to the table to talk.” I had never thought of it like that before, and what an invitation it is. I sat down at the table called prayer this morning and the Lord and I talked about people we both love; concerns I have here on earth; thoughts He has from his vantage point in heaven; and then the Holy Spirit revealed truth to me I did not know and it established strength in my soul.

There is an old hymn that says, oh what peace we often forfeit because we do not bring it to the Lord in prayer. I think of that song often as I receive prayer requests from people as they or those they know are struggling with suicide, depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, or some other issue that is plaguing them. I love going to the table called prayer and talking to the Lord about these people, for He has the answer for them. But what I sense He wants is more people to come and sit at the table with Him, with us.

We love the table where we are writing songs, we love the table where we are preaching sermons, we love the table where we are serving people, we love so many tables in church, but when it comes to the table called prayer, there are many vacancies. There is a table in the kingdom of God called prayer and the Lord is sending out the invitation to all who can hear His voice, come to my table of prayer, I want to talk with you.

The table of prayer is a feast of revelation and truth that will set us free, if only we will sit at the table to speak and to listen. Psalm 143 is heard at the table called prayer…”Let the dawning day bring me revelation of your tender, unfailing love. Give me light for my path and teach me, for I trust in you. Save me from all my enemies, for I hide myself in you. I just want to obey all you ask of me. So teach me, Lord, for you are my God. Your gracious Spirit is all I need, so lead me on good paths that are pleasing to you, my one and only God!” Have a seat, here is your chair.