Meet Vikki Tynan

Have you ever yelled out, "I can’t do this on my own. I need help!"?

In this passage, Paul was transparent with the believers in Rome, sharing his struggles and asking them for help. I don't know about you, but Paul always seemed so confident no matter what he was going through. He knew the Word of God, and he taught with great boldness to everyone he came in contact with. He faced opposition from Jewish believers and unbelievers, pagan priests, and Roman officials, all trying to preserve their way of life. 

We all like to think we can handle life on our own and not be a burden to others. But God designed us to pray together to carry each other’s burdens. Paul was always interceding for others, but I love his vulnerability to stop and ask for help. He was tired and overwhelmed by what he was going through and what he sensed was coming. 

Paul asked all the believers in Rome to strive together with him in prayer. He was saying, “Can y’all get together and pray for me?”  Paul understood the power of corporate prayer. When Christians get together for the purpose of prayer, God is listening intently to act on their behalf.  

Corporate prayer is often the least attended gathering in the church because most people do not like to pray out loud. We think our prayers are not as eloquent or insightful as others we have heard, so we avoid prayers gatherings all together. Prayer is not how we put words together, it is simply a conversation with God.

My husband and I serve in a ministry called the Engine Room, where members gather together during each service and pray for the people, leaders, and ministries of Watermark. I invite you to join us and see for yourself how our conversations with God can change lives.

Prayer is an incredible privilege, a serious responsibility, and the greatest power God has put in our hands. Let’s start using this incredible gift of communication with God to impact our families, churches, cities, country, and the world!