Francis Chan Teachings Praying in the Spirit
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Jan 16, 2018 Exploring the transformative power of praying for others, overcoming ego to be kingdom-minded, navigating leadership challenges in a changing world, dealing with comparison in the digital age, craving a deeper connection with God, emphasizing humility and the Holy Spirit in prayer, and embracing unity in the sacred temple within believers.
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Personal Confession Sparks Prayer
- Francis Chan confesses he often focuses on himself and even hopes previous speakers will be mediocre.
- The passage on praying for all the saints convicted him and started him praying for other speakers earnestly.
Why Leadership Feels Harder Now
- Leading feels harder today because people mistrust authority and prize opinions.
- Chan suggests unity seems impossible but points back to persevering prayer as the practical beginning.
A Weekend Transformed By Prayer
- Chan recounts a weekend of prolonged prayer where he prayed until midnight and experienced deep joy in God's presence.
- That time began with praying in the Spirit and fueled his longing to stay in God's presence longer.