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.
Prayer is not just about asking for things, but about entering into the presence of God and experiencing His closeness.
Using pre-made prayers like the Lord's Prayer and the Psalms can guide and deepen our prayer life, connecting us to the historical and theological depth of the faith.
Deep dives
Jesus' Teaching on Prayer
Jesus teaches his disciples the Lord's Prayer as a model for prayer. He emphasized addressing God as 'Father' and understanding God's closeness to us. Prayer is not just about asking for things but entering into the presence of God.
The Power of Pre-made Prayers
Jesus encourages the use of pre-made prayers, such as the Lord's Prayer and the Psalms, as a way to guide and focus our prayer life. These prayers connect us with the historical and theological depth of the faith and help us experience God's presence and guidance.
Establishing a Daily Prayer Rhythm
Creating a daily habit of prayer is important. This involves determining the time, place, and posture for prayer, considering factors like when you are most alert and where you can have a distraction-free space. Starting with a few minutes and gradually increasing the length of prayer is encouraged.
Opening ourselves to God
Prayer is about opening ourselves deeper to God's transformative work in our lives. It is a way to bring our whole selves before God and align our will with His. The goal is not to master techniques, but to yield and trust, allowing God's love and compassion to pour into our hearts.
How do we pray in a world full of smartphones? John Mark dives into Luke 11 and how Jesus taught his disciples to pray, showing how this prayer orients us to the character of God and how other pre-written prayers can help us grow in our walk with God.
Key Scripture Passage: Luke 11v1-4
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