Seeing Jesus with Paul Miller

[DISCIPLESHIP] 11. Prayer and Love

Jul 23, 2025
Adam Barker, Director of the Praying Life ministry, shares insights into the transformative power of prayer in personal relationships. He discusses Travis's journey of prayer for his wife, illustrating how intentionality deepens love and understanding. The conversation explores how prayer reshapes perceptions, fosters genuine communion with God, and encourages spiritual growth. Barker emphasizes the connection between prayer and love, advocating for a life of continuous prayer that nurtures personal transformation and a deeper relationship with the divine.
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ANECDOTE

Prayer Changed Travis's Heart

  • Travis, a former football player, initially didn’t care about his wife’s stories but started to care more after praying for her.
  • Prayer changed his heart and led to genuine attentiveness in their conversations.
ADVICE

Obedience Opens The Spirit's Work

  • Give your will a simple, obedient track to follow like praying daily for someone specific.
  • Consistency and accountability open the door for the Spirit’s transformative work.
INSIGHT

Prayer Changes Heart and Action

  • Prayer impacts both external actions and internal heart change simultaneously.
  • Developing a prayer life reveals the Spirit’s work beyond our expectations.
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