Reality San Francisco Prayer & Pushback
Jun 2, 2025
David Thomas, a leader in the Asbury Outpouring and advocate for emerging youth leaders, discusses the transformative power of prayer from Matthew 15:21-28. He shares the story of the Canaanite woman's unwavering faith, emphasizing community and belief's ability to overcome barriers. The conversation highlights prayer as crucial for cultural renewal in challenging times, urging listeners to embrace vulnerability and connection with God. Personal narratives reveal that persistent prayer can foster deep relationships and spiritual awakenings, particularly in today's society.
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Need for Spiritual Awakening
- The church's current weakness in facing cultural challenges was exposed by COVID, revealing a deeper need for spiritual awakening.
- Historical awakenings spark renewal, evangelism, and societal transformation, showing revival can happen again now.
Learn to Pray
- The disciples never asked Jesus to teach parables or miracles, but only how to pray.
- Prayer is learnable and the key to renewed power and intimacy with God.
Asbury Outpouring Experience
- At the Asbury Outpouring, students lingered after chapel and entered a 16-day revival with intense encounters with Jesus.
- People waited hours in cold for a seat, craving genuine spiritual presence.
