Episode 106: Why Should We Pray?
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Prayer is one of the most important parts of our faith, and yet many of us struggle with it. Today, Dot and Cara wrestle with the question, “Why should we pray?” They also talk about some of the ways that we can build a more intimate and trusting relationship with God, even when we’re struggling. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us!
Episode Recap
- Start by writing down Matthew 22:37-38 (0:13)
- “Why should I pray?” is a question for many believers (1:51)
- It’s important to be honest with God when we pray (9:34)
- There’s a difference between knowing God’s power and knowing His ways (12:17)
- Are you focused on spending time with God, or only on asking for things? (21:01)
- Intimacy requires us to be honest (28:30)
- God will reveal Himself if we ask for the ability to trust Him (34:48)
Resources:
The Papa Prayer by Larry Crabb
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