Sisters, as women who are called to lead, we often operate from a deep place of competence and capability. We manage the budget, we coordinate the volunteers, we run the Bible study. We are experts in execution. But prayer is where we lay down our expertise and surrender control to the One who guides our steps. It is the core of our spiritual practices, not just a line item on our spiritual to do list.

Here in New England, we are used to rugged independence. We are good at getting things done ourselves. But prayer is the exact opposite. It is an invitation to depend entirely on God, to bring Him our requests, our praise, and even our complaints. It is not about our effort; it is about His presence. A strong prayer life is not just a nice spiritual extra; it is the very breath of effective, Spirit-led leadership. Without it, we are just running on fumes.