John Mark Comer Teachings Teach Us to Pray | Prayer E1 (From the Archive)
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Jan 26, 2026 
John Mark Comer, a pastor and teacher on spiritual formation, explores the Lord's Prayer and Jesus's prayer rhythms. He contrasts delight-filled prayer with rote duty. He tackles modern barriers like distraction and offers the Lord's Prayer as a flexible template. He shares practical practices to move from discipline to delight in prayer.
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Prayer Anchored Jesus' Ministry
- Prayer was the centerpoint of Jesus' life and he regularly withdrew to pray, even when busy.
- His disciples asked him to teach them to pray because his ministry flowed from his prayer life.
Why Prayer Feels Like A Chore
- Most people find prayer boring or like a duty rather than delight because of distraction and cultural factors.
- Comer argues our age makes prayer harder, not easier, and that explains widespread struggle.
Attention Economy Steals Prayer Moments
- Digital distraction and the attention economy have erased small pockets of time that once invited prayer.
- Comer links smartphone addiction and nonstop activity to lost spiritual opportunities.
