John Mark Comer Teachings

Talking to God | Prayer E1

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Nov 17, 2023
Explore the challenges of prayer in a distracting world and the significance of Jesus' prayer life. Address God as Father and the importance of healing. Understand false images of God and the compassion and availability of God in prayer. Discover the concept of heaven and God's closeness. Open deeper layers and surrender to God's will.
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ANECDOTE

Diane's Prayer

  • John Mark Comer's mother, Diane, experienced progressive hearing loss due to an autoimmune disorder.
  • Despite this, she found solace and delight in prayer every morning.
INSIGHT

Modern Challenges to Prayer

  • The current era, with smartphones and constant distractions, makes prayer challenging.
  • Wealth, technology, and secularism offer alternatives to prayer, contributing to this difficulty.
INSIGHT

Prayer as a Portal

  • Prayer is essential for a life connected with God, the deepest desire within us.
  • This yearning might be misidentified as desires for worldly things.
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