Voxology Wrestling with Prayer, Healing, and Divine Sovereignty (God Is Not In Control Debrief Series – Part 1)
A reflection-driven conversation unpacks key questions raised by the "God Is Not In Control" series with Dr. Timothy Gombis and Dr. Peter Enns. Hosts Mike Erre, Tim Stafford, and Bonnie Lewis revisit listener feedback, dive deep into the theology of prayer, biblical lament, supernatural healing, and the nuance of divine sovereignty. Using the Lord’s Prayer and Psalms as guideposts, they explore how Christians are called to pray with humility, hope, and honesty—even when answers don’t come as expected.
Key Takeaways: • Exploring the Distinction Between Provision and Comfort – How “daily bread” in the Lord’s Prayer speaks to trust in divine provision, not necessarily personal ease. • The Mystery of Prayer and Outcomes – Reflecting on why a faith-based approach to healing and intercession can’t be reduced to formulas or outcomes. • Covenantal Context of the Psalms – Understanding how the Old Testament covenantal framework shapes the tone and expectations of prayers in the Psalms, and how we can still learn from them. • Prayer in Lament, Protest, and Surrender – Moving beyond consumeristic prayer toward solidarity with God’s purposes and communal brokenness. • The Dallas Willard Approach – Reframing prayer as spiritual formation, where aligning our hearts with God takes precedence over specific results.
Guest Highlights: • This episode features an ensemble of the regular co-hosts—Mike, Tim, and Bonnie—offering pastoral reflections and personal experiences as they answer listener questions and prepare to bring Dr. Gombis back for a live Zoom Q&A.
Resources Mentioned: • Dallas Willard – Renovation of the Heart • Book of Psalms – Link • The Lord’s Prayer – Matthew 6:9–13 (Link) • 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your cares on him” (Link) • Jude 1:24–25 Benediction – Link
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