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Mere Fidelity

The Struggle of Prayer

May 19, 2020
Matt, Derek, and Alastair discuss the struggles and misconceptions surrounding prayer, including its burden, experiencing God veiled, and what petitions to avoid. They explore the challenges of solitude, expectations, and waiting in prayer. The chapter highlights the significance of daily practice and the potential for the transcendent. The importance of persistent and courageous prayer is emphasized, along with intercession as the highest form of love. Techniques for maintaining a consistent prayer life are discussed, including using a prayer app and praying in the moment.
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Quick takeaways

  • Prayer can be a challenging experience influenced by our beliefs about God and our emotional connection to Him.
  • Petitionary prayer demonstrates our dependence on God and intercessory prayer is an act of love, both should be approached with boldness and trust in God's wisdom.

Deep dives

Challenges of Prayer and Perceiving God's Presence

Prayer can be a challenging experience with varying seasons of feeling close or distant from God. Different factors, such as one's perception of God and oneself, can impact the difficulty in devoting time to pray. It is important to examine our beliefs about God and consider how present circumstances may influence our emotional connection to Him.

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