Preparing Our Hearts for Annual Session: 30 Days of Prayer and Devotion - Day 2
September 4, 2026
Preparing Our Hearts for Annual Session: 30 Days of Prayer and Devotion
“A journey of remembering, renewal, shared ministry, and hope as we prepare to gather."
Day 2 – Rooted in Christ
Rev. Dr. Miriam Méndez
Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor
Scripture:
"As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith." — Colossians 2:6–7
Reflection
Strong trees endure because their roots run deep. Hidden beneath the surface, they draw nourishment, provide stability, and sustain life through the seasons. Paul uses this image to remind believers that our lives and ministries are sustained not by activity alone but by a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ.
The demands of leadership and everyday life can easily draw our attention away from the source of our strength. There are sermons to prepare, meetings to attend, ministries to lead, and needs to address. Yet before Jesus sent His disciples into the world, He invited them to be with Him. Prayer, worship, Scripture, and quiet trust are not distractions from ministry—they are the foundation of faithful ministry.
As we gather as the ABCNJ family, we give thanks for generations of faithful believers who remained anchored in Christ through both times of challenge and times of blessing. Their witness reminds us that the church is sustained not by human effort alone but by the grace and faithfulness of God.
Today, we are invited to tend the roots of our spiritual lives. When we remain rooted in Christ, we are strengthened for the work before us, encouraged by God's presence, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to rise together in hope.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, deepen my roots in you and draw me close to your heart. Quiet the distractions that pull me away and renew my spirit by your Word and your presence. Build my life on your love so I may remain steadfast and faithful in every season. Amen.
Practice
Spend fifteen minutes today reading and reflecting on Colossians 2:6–7. Ask God to reveal where your spiritual roots are strong and where they may need tending.
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