Adriel Sanchez, Pastor and author, discusses the significance of the Lord's Prayer, highlighting its connection to the gospel and the Trinity. He emphasizes prayer as a gift and a discipline that transforms lives. The conversation explores the petitions of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on how practicing it can lead to a profound impact on our spiritual journey.
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Prayer is a gift and discipline that requires intentionality, transforming lives through intentional practice.
The physical act of prayer, including postures, connects the body with prayer, aiding in a meaningful communion with God.
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Embracing the Imperfection of Prayer
It is normal to feel that consistent prayer can sometimes be a discipline rather than a spontaneous act of faith. The challenge lies in recognizing that even when we don't feel like praying, we can still honor the Lord through our prayers. By focusing on the truths of God's word and the promises of the gospel rather than our fleeting emotions, we can cultivate a healthy habit of prayer.
Cultivating a Relationship with God Through Prayer
The act of prayer is not solely a spiritual experience but also a physical one, requiring bodily engagement. Postures like kneeling or raising hands found throughout scriptural prayer examples demonstrate a connection between the body and prayer. Viewing prayer as an embodied act can serve as a helpful exercise akin to physical workout routines, ultimately aiding in a more meaningful communion with God.
Petitioning for God's Will
Despite the tension between human desires and divine will, the petition 'Thy will be done' serves as a battle cry of faith against the temptations of the devil and the struggles of the flesh. By acknowledging God's sovereignty and aligning personal will with His divine plan, individuals actively engage in a spiritual warfare through prayer, seeking strength and guidance to overcome personal limitations.
Unveiling the Spiritual Battle in Prayer
The final petitions of the Lord's prayer present an intimate engagement in the spiritual battle, seeking forgiveness, protection from temptation, and deliverance from evil. Through these petitions, individuals not only address personal struggles but also intercede for the broader Christian community, reinforcing the communal aspect of prayer and the collective spiritual support within the body of believers.
Bob Hiller sits down with Adriel Sanchez to discuss the most famous prayer in history and his new book, Praying with Jesus: Getting to the Heart of the Lord’s Prayer. Adriel is the pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church in San Diego and the host of Sola Media’s radio program, Core Christianity.
Pastor Adriel shares how the Lord’s Prayer presupposes the gospel and the doctrine of the Trinity, and how prayer is itself a gift as well as a discipline that requires intentionality on the part of the Christian. Listen in as Bob and Adriel also walk through the petitions of our Lord’s Prayer and how practicing the prayer transforms our lives. (Episode SP017)
ON THIS EPISODE:
Adriel Sanchez is senior pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church in San Diego and cohost of the Core Christianity radio program. He is also the author of Praying with Jesus: Getting to the Heart of the Lord’s Prayer.
Bob Hiller is the Senior Pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido, California. He is also the author of Finding Christ in the Straw.
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