Prayer First

Prayer is one of the greatest privileges God has given His people, yet it is often treated as a last resort instead of a first response. In this opening message, we discover from James 5 that prayer belongs in every season of life—during joy, suffering, sickness, repentance, and celebration. More than changing our circumstances, prayer changes us, drawing us into deeper dependence upon God. As Hillside launches Prayer First, our monthly corporate prayer gathering, this message challenges us to become a church that doesn't merely believe in prayer, but truly honors it by putting God first in every decision, every burden, and every opportunity.