National Community Church Audio Podcast

Hallowed Be Thy Name

Sep 7, 2025
Explore how understanding God as a loving father shapes our identity and prayer life. Delve into the transformative moments in Jesus' ministry that connect humanity with the divine and grant believers direct access to God's presence. Discover the significance of God's name in prayer, praise, and personal transformation. The discussion also emphasizes the power of daily prayer in fostering a stronger relationship with God while encouraging a shift from individualistic requests to communal worship.
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ANECDOTE

White House Prayer Awakening

  • Mark Batterson describes attending an Easter prayer breakfast at the White House and being moved by a 76-year-old pastor's powerful, intimate invocation.
  • That moment ignited his desire to pray with more intimacy and authority.
INSIGHT

Prayer Is Communal And Missionary

  • The Lord's Prayer is communal and plural, shaping how believers approach God together rather than individually.
  • Its seven petitions form a vertical (to God) and horizontal (to earth) structure linking worship with action.
ADVICE

Pray The Lord's Prayer Daily

  • Memorize and pray the Lord's Prayer daily as a 17-second centering practice to align with God and others.
  • Join communal prayer opportunities like House of Prayer to press in for a next level of spiritual life.
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