On Mondays, our editorial team at CT meets for prayer. When the previous leader of this, Kara Bettis Carvalho, asked me to lead, I felt very inadequate. My colleagues are strong communicators, and I often feel like they know Scripture far better than I do. In my own prayer time, I was reminded of what God says to Jeremiah—that he is the one who gives us the words and equips us for what he calls us to do.
Leading prayer, or stepping out when God leads, isn’t about being impressive or getting everything right. It’s about being willing and having a heart to serve.
Our prayer time gives us space to slow down, share burdens and gratitude, and refocus. The work can get busy and stressful quickly, so it matters that we pause and remember why we do what we do.
Since we work remotely, editorial prayer brings us together. For a few minutes, we remember we’re not doing this alone, and we can encourage one another and depend on God as we serve our readers.
Ronda Patton is executive assistant to Russell Moore, editor at large and columnist, and Marvin Olasky, editor in chief.
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