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Do you ever feel unworthy to approach God? You aren't good enough, and you haven't earned the right to have your prayers be heard? That's when we need to come to God more than ever, and there's only one way to overcome the shame that keeps us from doing so.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageHebrews 4:14-16To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

How to Approach God in Worship | God's Holiness and Our Hastiness Pastor Jon Lash

The Power of Prayer! "Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." James 5:16 "Prayer is the key that unlocks all doors." Because it serves as our direct connection to the boundless grace and mercy of God. Through every heartfelt whisper and earnest cry, we find that our thoughts and desires resonate within the divine, opening the door to blessings we may never have imagined. The act of praying invites us into an intimate relationship with our Creator, allowing us to align our hearts with His infinite love. Consider the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1. With unwavering faith, she poured out her soul before the Lord, yearning for a child. In her earnestness and vulnerability, she experienced God's grace in a deeply personal way, ultimately fulfilling her desire and becoming a testament to His goodness. Hannah's journey shows us that prayer is not about receiving what we seek but rather about deepening our connection with God. Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Remember, "Each prayer expressed with thanksgiving is a step toward inner calm, where our hearts find rest in hope rather than fear." That's why Philippians 4:6-7 invites us to present our requests with gratitude. Because when we bring our cares before Him with thankfulness, peace comes to guard our hearts. This peace transcends understanding, enveloping us in comfort even when life feels overwhelming. The beauty of prayer is that it not only clarifies our requests but also opens our spirits to the divine wisdom God imparts. Brethren, remember "Faith is the hand that turns the key; prayer is the door that swings open to meet it." So, ask with a trust that outlasts the silence, and watch the unseen get to work. Approach God boldly, trusting that your desires align with His will. You are invited not to hold back your hopes but to present them with confidence, knowing that God cherishes every prayer you offer. Amen. Matthew 21:22 says, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Amen. Prayer for the Day! Dear Lord, we thank You for the gift of prayer and the grace You freely offer us. Teach us to pray with unwavering faith, and help us to fully embrace the blessings that come from our relationship with You. May we seek Your presence, find peace in Your promises, and shower gratitude upon every door You open. In Jesus name. Amen. https://maglife.org

Happy Mother's Day, Community Church! When you need help most, do you draw near to God or pull away? Today, we'll look at how His grace gives us confidence to approach Him as we continue in our sermon series, The Fullness of Grace.

How to Approach God Pt.5 | Cómo Acercarnos a Dios Pt.5 | Pastor Jonathan Perez

How to Approach God Pt.4 | Cómo Acercarnos a Dios Pt.4 | Pastor Jonathan Perez

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMidday Prayer — Jesus, I Come Honestly Before You: I Receive Mercy and Quiet Strength to Continue This Day Hebrews 4:16 — Let Us Then Approach God's Throne of Grace with Confidence Live from London, England São Paulo • Dallas • Nairobi • Manila • Vienna midday prayer for strength • Hebrews 4:16 prayer • mercy prayer Christian • prayer for mental clarity • come to God prayer  Hebrews 4:16 (NIV): “Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Psalm 27:1 (NIV): “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life…” Jesus, I come to You in the middle of this day without pretending, without filtering, and without trying to tidy everything up first. There are thoughts that haven't settled. There are moments that didn't go as expected. There are things within me that feel unresolved and unfinished. And I bring them as they are. I do not wait until I feel stronger. I come now. You receive me here—not with distance, not with hesitation, but with openness. You meet me in the middle of this day with mercy that is present and strength that is steady. So I stand here honestly. Not overwhelmed, not escaping, but present. Aware that I don't have to carry everything alone or figure everything out before coming to You. You become my strength. Not loud, not forced, but quiet and sure. You steady what feels uncertain and bring light into places that feel unclear. Jesus, meet me in this moment. Let me continue this day with a clearer mind and a settled heart. Let what feels unsettled find its place in You. I move forward from here. Jesús, vengo a Ti con honestidad y recibo Tu fuerza hoy. Jesus Cristo, venho a Ti com honestidade e recebo a Tua força hoje. From São Paulo to Dallas, from Nairobi to Vienna, across every place needing quiet strength in the middle of the day, You are present. You are strengthening. You are holding Your people. So I come. I receive. I continue in You. In Your name, Jesus, I am steady, clear, and strengthened. Amen. midday prayer, Hebrews 4:16, strength prayer, mercy prayer, Christian prayer for clarity, daily prayer, calm mind prayer, prayer for peace midday prayer for strength and clarity, Hebrews 4:16 meaning prayer, Christian prayer for mental clarity, God give me strength now prayer, Jesus help me continue today prayer, Bible verses about strength and mercySupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

How do we hold together confidence before God and a proper sense of his holiness? Derek Rishmawy, Alastair Roberts, and Joe Minich take up a pastoral question at the heart of Christian worship and prayer. Working from the Lord's Prayer, the Psalms, Job, and John 8, they discuss the dangers of both presumption and paralyzing anxiety, the relationship between knowledge of God and knowledge of self, and why assurance is less a fact we verify than a relation we inhabit. Along the way: Isaiah's vision, Calvin on "stupid" prayer, and what Alcoholics Anonymous teaches about showing up. — Spiritual Formation for the Family ebook: http://mereorthodoxy.com/family Mere Fidelity is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership. Get 30% of the Baker Book of the Month, Keeping Kids Christian: Recovering A Biblical Vision For Lifelong Discipleship, by going to: http://bakerbookhouse.com/pages/mere-fidelity Apply for fall 2026 admission to Beeson Divinity School's MDiv (or M.Div., your choice) and be considered for a full-tuition scholarship: https://bit.ly/beesonscholarships — 00:00 - Introduction 01:17 - Confidence and holiness: the central tension 02:52 - The Lord's Prayer and the dynamic of approach 04:48 - The honesty of the Psalms and Job 09:16 - Boldness in prayer: the unjust judge and friend at midnight 11:11 - Hebrews and the two mountains 13:45 - Name-it-and-claim-it vs. petitionary prayer 14:45 - Being seen by God rather than seeing God 16:50 - John 8 and the woman caught in adultery 19:50 - Owen, Calvin, and "hard thoughts about God" 23:51 - "There is forgiveness with you, that you may be feared" 24:34 - Judgment and absolution in forgiveness 29:13 - The joy of approach and the glory of God 31:13 - Calvin, Isaiah, and the knowledge of God and self 33:58 - The erasure of sin in Waugh and Eliot 36:25 - Assurance as relation, not calculation 39:13 - Adoption, marriage, and secure identity 41:11 - Two kinds of self-absorption 45:48 - Alcoholics Anonymous and staying in the game 50:10 - Distorting the game itself: Jeremiah and the den of thieves 52:30 - Pastoral wisdom: who needs what 55:05 - Closing

Title: How to Hold God to His CharacterScripture Reading: Exodus 32:7-14Series: Be Bold!What if the secret to being bold is not demanding what we want, but reminding God of who He has already promised to be? In this message, we examine the high-stakes negotiation between Moses and God following Israel's immediate fall into idolatry with the golden calf. Moses demonstrates how to live out the Greatest Commandment by interceding for a rebellious people, choosing to hold God to His History as the one who rescued them from Egypt. He further appeals to God's Honor, arguing that God's reputation among the nations is tied to the survival of His people. Finally, Moses holds God to His Heritage by pointing back to the unbreakable covenant made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We see that just as Moses advocated for Israel, we are called to a life where we are saved from sin and saved to a life of worship, ultimately finding our hope in Jesus, the ultimate intercessor who stood in our place. Approach God with boldness by anchoring your prayers in His unchanging character, His historical faithfulness, and His covenant promises.

These messages are from Ocean City Baptist Church in Ocean City, NJ. Visit oceancitybaptist.org for more information.

7 takeaways from this study Receive God's clean clothes, don't keep the filthy ones. Stop clinging to old guilt and shame. When you confess and turn to Him, believe He has really taken away your iniquity and given you a fresh start. Let God cleanse your conscience, not just your behavior. Don't settle for “trying harder.” Ask God to cleanse your conscience from dead works so you serve Him out of love and gratitude, not fear or duty. Identify and leave “dead works” behind. Honestly name the patterns, habits, or attitudes that pull you away from God. Begin replacing them with choices that reflect trust, obedience, and life. Approach God with humble confidence. In prayer and worship, come as someone washed and welcomed. Not arrogant, but not groveling either. Messiah opened the way to the presence of God, so come near. Live as someone “crossing the sea” daily. See each day as another step from slavery to freedom. When tempted to go back to old ways, remind yourself: “I'm crossing from death to life. I don't live there anymore.” Guard your “robes” with hopeful living. Make choices that fit someone clothed in white: forgiveness instead of bitterness, truth instead of compromise, hope instead of despair. Your life should match your new garments. Keep your eyes on the restored Eden. Let the picture of the Tree of Life and living with God forever shape your decisions now. When life feels like exile, remember where the story is headed — and let that give you courage and joy. Zechariah 3 offers a striking image. A man stands before the angel wearing filthy garments. The angel commands, “Remove the filthy garments from him.” Then the man receives festal robes and a clean turban. This imagery communicates Heaven’s promise a new beginning after major screw-ups. The people in Zechariah's day faced exile from the Holy Land. The prophet's word responded to shame and displacement. God promises removal of iniquity and a fresh identity. Read Zechariah's words aloud and let them settle: “Now he was clothed with filthy garments and was standing before the angel. Then he spoke and said to those who were standing before him, ‘Remove the filthy garments from him.' Again he said to him, ‘Behold, I have taken your iniquity away from you, and I will clothe you with festal robes.'” Zechariah 3:3–5 NASB 1995 Those lines show how God acts to restore dignity and status. The “dirty” and “white” garments represent people’s positions before God. The high priest's purity points to the Messiah's unique role. ישוע Yeshua (Jesus in Hebrew) removes our disqualifying stains of guilt and shame. He does so not by human effort. He does so by His sacrificial action and Heaven’s acceptance. Exile, scattering, promise For Zechariah’s audience, the northern tribes had been scattered as Assyria invaded. Some merged with southern populations. Others faced deportation. Later, Babylon carried the southern tribes (led by Judah) into captivity. These national traumas created identities marked by shame and displacement. Zechariah's vision speaks to that condition. It promises reversal. It announces that God removes the stain of multigenerational rebellion. But God does not leave exile as the final statement. Instead, God restores people's status. The washing and new garments point to divine initiative. Human repentance and return play their part. Yet the transcript insists the decisive action comes from heaven. Sullied high priest vs. incorruptible High Priest Hebrews 9 clarifies the difference between the pattern of cleansing in Israel’s Tabernacle/Temple and the full and complete conscience cleansing from the Messiah's work. For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ (Χριστός Christos) who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Hebrews 9:13–14 NASB 1995 Animal sacrifices pictured that the innocent would take the place of and carry the believer into the presence of the Creator of heaven and earth. That pictured the ultimate innocent one, Messiah's sacrifice, fully bringing relief to our conscience (Heaven’s gift to humanity of a starting point for discerning what’s good and bad). It cleans the inner direction of life. Cleansing our lives from “dead works,” actions and patterns that lead away from God (sin, transgression, iniquity), and filling us with the Spirit Who brings the words of Heaven to life. That enables our true service. It frees people to serve the living God, not merely to follow ritual. Baptism in the sea The seventh day of Passover (aka Matzot, Festival of Unleavened Bread) is traditioinaly and biblically linked to Israel's crossing of the sea during the Exodus. In 1Corinthians 10:1–13, Apostle Paul uses baptismal language (“all Israel was baptized under the cloud and in the sea,” 1Cor 10:2) to teach the congregation in that cosmopolitan Greek city that Israel’s history in Scripture is both a pattern for God’s salvation and also a warning against behavior that’s toxic to belief. The sea crossing marks movement from death to life. It represents a corporate and personal passage from slavery to freedom. We do not simply study an event at a distance. We relive the passage. The community experiences washing and a new status. This resonates with Zechariah's prophecy of the cleansing of Israel’s priesthood after sullying themselves with the practices of the nation. Both images show God effecting outward and inward renewal. Revelation's vision: Washed robes and the Tree of Life The imagery of new clothes communicates Heaven’s change of the appearance of our past (“old clothes”) by removing Heaven’s record of it, putting all that guilt and shame on the Messiah. That symbology forms an arc in the book of Revelation. “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” Revelation 7:14 NASB95 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter by the gates into the city.” Revelation 22:14 NASB95 Washing with blood, from a human perspective, sounds bizarre. From a biblical perspective, life poured out (Gen 9:4; Lev 17:11, 14; Deut 12:23; 19:6) can purge moral and spiritual stains. That points toward the blood of the Lamb as the ultimate instrument through which robes are whitened. The Tree of Life returns in Revelation as the symbol of restored access to God's life, a restoration of גן עדן Gan Eden (Garden of Eden), where the Creator walked directly with His creation (Gen 3:8; 18:33; Lev 26:12; Deut 23:14). The post From filthy rags to white robes: Understanding Heaven's washing process for our pasts (Zechariah 3; 1Corinthians 10) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

Delayed obedience is disobedience. Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe unpacks a convicting truth about prompt response to God’s voice. Through powerful illustrations and biblical teaching, we’ll learn how quick obedience keeps our spiritual hearing clear—while hesitation dulls it. Don’t let another conviction fade away ... listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe. Bold Steps Gift: Keep the Faith-Dr. David JeremiahBecome a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hebrews 4:16 encourages believers to come boldly before God, trusting in His mercy and grace in times of need. A reminder that no matter the situation, God is always ready to help

How you approach God determines the outcome. Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe teaches a transformative lesson from Ecclesiastes 5 about drawing near to God correctly. Three essential habits—slowing down to listen, being quick to obey, and regaining the awe of God—will revolutionize your relationship with Him. Unpack more … listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe. Bold Steps Gift: Keep the Faith-Dr. David JeremiahBecome a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you really approach God? In this message, Jerry Dirmann teaches that Scripture reveals clear conditions for coming into God's presence. While many believe they are saved, Jesus warned that some hearts remain far from Him. Through repentance and faith in Jesus, we can be forgiven, cleansed, and confidently draw near to God.MORE...« Jesus Disciple » God is calling believers EVERYWHERE to be a part of fulfilling the Great Commission, making disciples around the world. Get free resources and find out more at BeJesusDisciple.com.« Support the Jesus Disciple Vision » Give at https://jesusdisciple.com/give/« Solid Lives » To find out more about the ministry of Solid Lives, visit https://solidlives.com/« Support » Help us get free resources out to more people. To support the ministry of Solid Lives, please visit https://solidlives.com/give/« Podcasts » Listen to weekly messages or a daily episode from The New Testament Daily podcast here: https://solidlives.com/podcast/Support the show

“I never knew you.” These are the most sobering words Jesus ever spoke. Many people assume they are approaching God, but are they following the right protocol? In this message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann uses a fascinating "Spacesuit Analogy" to reveal why sincerity isn't enough to enter the presence of a Holy God.If you've ever wondered why your prayers feel unheard or if you're truly "saved," this deep dive into Matthew 7 and Leviticus will change your perspective on grace and obedience forever.

In this continuation of The Protocol of HIS Worship, Rev. Roland Anang teaches a timely message on how approaching God requires understanding the manner, attitude, and reverence of His Kingdom. Just as earthly kingdoms operate with protocols, the Kingdom of God also has divine principles governing how believers worship, serve, and respond to His presence. This message challenges believers to move beyond casual or passive worship and to engage God with their whole being—spirit, soul, and body. True worship flows from a heart aligned with God, expressed outwardly through reverence, thanksgiving, obedience, and the fear of the Lord. This sermon emphasizes that worship is not merely singing songs; it is a lifestyle of honour, sacrifice, and total devotion to God.

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Crystal Rivers | Open Book | Feb 17, 2026 Live with the awareness that true fulfillment does not come from endless effort or self-reliance but from aligning your entire being with divine truth. When you allow truth to enter deeply—beyond intellect into the heart—it produces light, clarity, freedom, and inner rest, replacing anxiety, confusion, and striving with confidence and peace. You are meant to approach life as one who has already been invited into abundance, not merely material abundance but spiritual richness: wisdom, direction, healing, restoration, identity, and purpose. This requires a shift in mindset—moving from survival to participation, from fear to trust, and from passivity to active engagement with what has already been prepared for you. Learn to meditate on truth intentionally, turning it over in your mind until it shapes your imagination, because what you consistently see inwardly determines what you ultimately build outwardly. Your vision matters; what you behold, you begin to become. Reject the habit of defining yourself by past experiences, family patterns, or limitations that have repeated through generations. You are called to walk as someone renewed, not chained to old cycles. Move forward even when circumstances seem impossible or when opposition appears strong, knowing that progress often requires faith before visible evidence appears. Growth demands courage—the courage to step away from familiar fears, to release old narratives, and to trust that new pathways will open as you move. Speak life intentionally over your journey, because words are not empty; they shape atmosphere, strengthen conviction, and reinforce identity. Replace language of defeat with declarations of truth, and train yourself to agree with what builds rather than what diminishes. Develop discipline in your inner life. Make space for quiet reflection, focused prayer, and deliberate attention to spiritual nourishment. Guard your focus, because distraction is one of the greatest enemies of transformation. Not every voice deserves your attention; choose influences that strengthen faith, clarity, and purpose. Surround yourself with people who remind you of truth when your own strength is low, understanding that transformation grows stronger in community. Accountability, unity, and mutual encouragement help sustain momentum when enthusiasm fades. Learn to both receive and give support, so that what you gain inwardly flows outwardly to strengthen others. Approach God not with distance or fear but with trust and closeness, as one welcomed and loved. Seek intimacy more than outcomes, because genuine relationship produces lasting change. From that place, creativity awakens, ideas emerge, and direction becomes clearer. Expect renewal to touch every part of life—mind, emotions, relationships, calling, and daily choices. Let humility and obedience shape your progress, understanding that true authority comes from surrender, not control. As you grow, allow joy to become your strength and gratitude to anchor your perspective, remembering that renewal is not a one-time event but a continual process. Choose to live intentionally as someone clothed in purpose and prepared for action. Stand firm against fear, comparison, and discouragement, and remember that you are not called simply to endure life but to participate in its transformation. Walk as a builder—restoring what has been broken, speaking hope where there has been despair, and carrying light into places overshadowed by uncertainty. Receive each day as new mercy, each challenge as an opportunity to deepen trust, and each victory as evidence of growth. Ultimately, live from a place of fellowship, strength, and expectancy, allowing what you receive inwardly to overflow into the lives of others so that your journey becomes not only a path of personal renewal but a source of life, courage, and awakening for those around you. Zoom every weekday : http://www.caveadullam.org/zoom

Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:15 — Jesus, Hear My Cry Tonight and Bring Stillness to My Inner Storm” Hebrews 4:16 — “Approach God's throne of grace with confidence…” THEME (PT-BR): angústia noturna • oração por socorro • consolo espiritual • vitória na tempestade Wednesday 18 February 2026 — 8:00 P.M. Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper • Brasil • Angola • Índia • EUA • Timor-Leste Psalm 91:15 (NIV): “He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble…” Hebrews 4:16 (NIV): “Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Jesus, as night draws in across Brazil and throughout the Portuguese-speaking world, emotions often intensify. The quiet hours can make small worries sound louder, and the mind can begin to replay conversations, fears, and uncertainties. O coração sente a pressão da noite. Yet Your promise remains steady and unchanging: when we call, You answer; when trouble rises, You are close. Tonight, let every listener feel the calm assurance that You are not far from their cry. Lord, lift the one who feels unseen. Steady the person who has carried hidden concerns all day. Bring comfort to the heart wrestling with thoughts that refuse to settle. Let Your presence be like a soft light inside the storm, reminding the soul that hope is not fragile, and peace is not unreachable. May the gentle confidence of Your grace rise within every tired mind, replacing fear with stillness and anxiety with trust. Jesus, where restlessness lingers, speak peace. Where emotions feel tangled, bring clarity. Where the night feels heavy, let Your nearness feel stronger. A graça de Jesus acalma a tempestade interior. Tonight, let every listener discover that Your presence is not dependent on how they feel; it is rooted in Your love, firm and unshaken. oração da noite brasil, salmo 91 consolo, angústia noturna oração, socorro de Deus, paz interior brasil, conforto espiritual, Jesus acalma a alma, esperança para hoje Psalm 91 night prayer, Brazil Christian devotional, Portuguese prayer, emotional calm prayer, Jesus comfort, Reverend Ben CooperSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Alistair Begg explores God's willingness to answer prayer and provide abundantly through Matthew 7:7-11 and Ephesians 3:14-21. Drawing from the promise that asking yields giving and seeking yields finding, Begg emphasizes that God's generosity far exceeds even good earthly parents' gifts to their children. God's extravagant generosity flows from His nature as a perfect Father who delights to give to His children far beyond their requests or expectations. The invitation to ask, seek, and knock is not a suggestion but an encouragement rooted in God's character and abundance. Approach God confidently in prayer, asking boldly for His provision and presence, trusting His generosity exceeds your greatest hopes. Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11; Ephesians 3:14-21 Topics: Prayer, God's generosity, Faith, Provision, God's abundance

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Jesus' words are our words: "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me.. to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." It is with confidence, we can seek God for wisdom, for confidence and for an anointing. After all, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free."Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock and Christine Miller

A closed throne room is the world we expect; Hebrews reveals a throne of grace that welcomes us with confidence. We open the door on what bold access really means, why the torn veil changes prayer from a cautious ritual into an honest conversation, and how Jesus' ongoing advocacy turns our weakest moments into encounters with mercy.We start by reframing the roles of priest and prophet, clearing up a common modern confusion: a priest represents the people to God. From there, we trace the high priest's humanity and weakness under the old covenant and contrast it with Jesus' sinless solidarity. He knows our condition from within, yet without guilt, which is why he deals gently and intercedes powerfully. We also unpack why no one takes the honor of priesthood for themselves and how Christ, like Aaron in calling but unlike him in order, was appointed by the Father.The takeaway is deeply practical: when the need is urgent and the heart is heavy, the way is open. No gatekeepers, no queue, no fragile mood to navigate. You approach a sovereign who loves to give grace and mercy in real time. That changes how we pray, how we endure suffering, and how we resist the pull toward lesser mediators. If Jesus is both king and priest forever, then the verdict over your approach is settled: come boldly.If this helped you see prayer and access in a new light, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review to help others find it. Your questions and reflections shape future conversations—what does boldness in prayer look like for you today?Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

What is the source of conflict between Christians?-The war within (internal): Taking pleasure in what I want vs. what God wants.-Desires (lust): Strong craving for that which we don't have.-Friendship with the world: Adultery against GodWhat is the solution to conflict between Christians?1. Turn to God-Submit to God-Resist the devil (and he will flee)-Draw near to God (and he will draw near)-Cleanse hands/ purify hearts-Grieve our selfishness and jealousy-Approach God with humility (and he will lift you up) 2. Stop Criticizing Others-Trust God as Judge-Start loving others

Psalm 119:153-160, Ezekiel 1:1-3:27, Hebrews 4:14-5:10. The priestly work of Jesus is hinted at elsewhere, for example, the ‘high priestly' prayer of Jesus in John's Gospel (John 17) and the ‘beloved disciple's' description of Jesus as ‘advocate with the Father' (1 John 2:1) But it is here in the book of Hebrews that the theme is taken up and expounded

Psalm 119:156-159, Ezekiel 1:26-28, Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:1-9. The priestly work of Jesus is hinted at elsewhere, for example, the ‘high priestly' prayer of Jesus in John's Gospel (John 17) and the ‘beloved disciple's' description of Jesus as ‘advocate with the Father' (1 John 2:1) But it is here in the book of Hebrews that the theme is taken up and expounded

Psalm 119:156-159, Ezekiel 1:26-28, Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:1-9. The priestly work of Jesus is hinted at elsewhere, for example, the ‘high priestly' prayer of Jesus in John's Gospel (John 17) and the ‘beloved disciple's' description of Jesus as ‘advocate with the Father' (1 John 2:1) But it is here in the book of Hebrews that the theme is taken up and expounded

In this message, Jared Reed challenges us to move beyond safe, predictable prayers and step into bold, confident communication with God. Prayer isn't about sounding spiritual — it's about trusting Him deeply. Learn how to pray with faith, honesty, and bold expectation, knowing that God always hears and answers according to His wisdom.Podcast Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: Struggling to pray with confidence01:56 – Prayer is dependence, not performance02:55 – Dangerous prayer: “Make me bold, God”03:00 – Luke 11: “Lord, teach us to pray”04:30 – Prayer is accessible to everyone (Hebrews 4:16)07:00 – When prayer feels unanswered09:42 – God's wisdom is higher (Isaiah 55:8–9)12:29 – Frustration vs. silence in prayer14:29 – Pray with bold expectation16:45 – Story: Praying for Braden's salvation19:01 – God hears every prayer20:46 – Challenge: Grow in prayer boldness21:10 – Closing prayerScripture References:Luke 11:1 – “Lord, teach us to pray.”Hebrews 4:16 – “Approach God's throne with confidence.”Ephesians 1:4 – “Chosen to be holy and blameless in His sight.”Isaiah 55:8–9 – “My thoughts are not your thoughts…”

On the 28th Sunday of Ordinary time 2025, Archbishop Aquila holds a special mass for the instillation of Fr. Juan Fernando Sardi as pastor of Holy Name Parish. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101225.cfm

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The Presence Driven Life - Part 34 September 24th 2025 - Wednesday Evening

Two Ways to Approach God (Luke 18:9-14) - Chris Price | September 7, 2025The Way Church is a church in Vancouver joining Jesus in the restoration of all things. For more information, visit our website at http://thewaychurch.caLINKSConnect Form: http://connect.thewaychurch.caKids: http://thewaychurch.ca/kidsYouth: http://thewaychurch.ca/youthAlpha: http://thewaychurch.ca/alpha

This week Pastor Tim Chaddick (Reality Ventura) explores the first two Psalms. Often described as the two doorposts of the book. When read together these two psalm powerfully teach us what we should expect when we approach God. He redirects our path, reorients our perspective and restores our peace.

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Episode 249: Do you approach God's throne with confidence and just as you are? So often, we think we need to come to Jesus in a certain way for Him to accept us. We hesitate when we are struggling the most. Today, I want to encourage you and teach you how to confidently come to Jesus and just be you.  Want Community, Free Bible Study Resources, and More?  Visit https://theintentionalchristianwoman.com/. You can also schedule a free prayer call!   One of my favorite places for great Bible resources, PLUS get a 10% Discount: https://www.coffeeandbibletime.com/?ref=nfgfya7p Coupon Code: ROSAALEJANDRO Want to start and grow a successful podcast & business or ministry? Let my amazing podcasting coach help you! https://tinyurl.com/readytopodcast    

Hear the call of the Holy Spirit to fully submit and surrender to Jesus and approach God's throne with total confidence in His power and grace to transform us.

If you're ready to strengthen your prayer life or have ever asked, “How do I approach God when I pray?” This podcast is for you. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you apply these truths.   The Encounter Podcast Ep.13

Pastor Daniel teaches that as we approach God's Word, we pray that He will help us understand, love, and keep it.

Keep God positioned first in our lives, then expect to see Him working through all circumstances and events for our good! Keep seeking to grow more in wisdom and in the knowledge of God. Finally, when seeking God and what concerns Him, approach God boldly and fearlessly! 

Keep God positioned first in our lives, then expect to see Him working through all circumstances and events for our good! Keep seeking to grow more in wisdom and in the knowledge of God. Finally, when seeking God and what concerns Him, approach God boldly and fearlessly! 

Jesus' words are our words: "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me.. to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." It is with confidence, we can seek God for wisdom, for confidence and for an anointing. After all, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock and Christine Mauriello

God's miracles are all around us—sometimes they're the big, awe-inspiring moments we can clearly see, but often they're the quiet, everyday blessings that go unnoticed. From the healing of bodies to the restoration of relationships, God's hand is at work in ways we can't always measure or even understand. These uncountable miracles remind us of His constant presence, His grace, and His love for us. Whether it's the miracle of a answered prayer, a changed heart, or the gift of another day, His miracles are countless and His faithfulness is beyond our ability to number. Join the Conversation:What miracles have you witnessed in your life, both big and small? Share your stories with us on social media @LifeaudioPodcasting or via email—How have God's uncountable miracles encouraged your faith? SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/  Full Transcript Below: Miracles that Cannot Be Counted By: Whitney Hopler “But if I were you, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.” – Job 5:8-9, NIV. This verse highlights God's unlimited power. Our God is a God of miracles! When I see countless Christmas lights shining brightly on a dark night, I like to think about the fact that God is constantly up to something wonderful – much more often than I can count. God's light is always overcoming the darkness in our world. We just have to pay attention to notice it.  God operates in ways that are far beyond our limited human understanding. God's wonders are too great to fully grasp, and this is precisely what makes them miraculous. When we encounter situations in our lives that seem impossible, we must remember that nothing is too difficult for God to do.  This verse also speaks of God performing so many miracles that they can't be counted. God's miraculous power is not confined to a few select moments in history. Instead, God is constantly doing miraculous work in such abundance that we can't even understand or count it all. From answering prayers to working through creation, God is performing miracles all the time – even if we don't always recognize it.  When you think about it, how many times have you been protected, provided for, or blessed without even realizing that it was God at work? The breath in your lungs, the beating of your heart, and the peace that sustains you through difficult times are all evidence of God's wonderful work in your life.  God is always ready and willing to do something wonderful for you, if you ask him to do so. God invites you to come to him with your needs and dreams. He wants you to pour out your thoughts and feelings honestly, and to seek his help. God is approachable, compassionate, and eager to intervene in your life. So, you don't need to hesitate to ask God to perform a miracle when you need one.  God's miracles are often linked to faith. While God is not limited by your faith, God loves to know that you trust him and his power to help you. When you come to God with faith, believing that he is really able to help you, you open doors for God to do miracles in your life.  One of the challenges you face is waiting for God's miracles, especially when you're going through difficult challenges. But just because you don't see a miracle immediately doesn't mean that God is not at work. Sometimes, God's timing is different from yours because he sees the bigger picture. God's delays are not denials. Instead, they're divine setups for something greater than you can imagine.  Not all miracles are dramatic or spectacular. Some miracles are as simple as a timely word of encouragement, an unexpected provision, or a broken relationship healing. It's important to learn to recognize and appreciate these everyday miracles because they're just as significant as extraordinary miracles. God is constantly working behind the scenes, orchestrating events for your good.  So, live with the expectation that God is always ready to do something wonderful in your life. His wonders are beyond what you can understand, and his miracles are beyond counting. Approach God with faith, lay your causes before him, and wait expectantly for God to answer you.  No matter what you're facing today – a financial burden, a health crisis, a broken relationship, or a season of uncertainty – know that God is able to perform miracles beyond what you can imagine. He is not only capable, but also willing to intervene on your behalf!  Intersecting Faith and Life As you consider how God can do something wonderful and miraculous in your life, reflect on these questions:  When was the last time you witnessed or experienced a miracle, big or small? How did it affect your faith?  In what areas of your life do you need to appeal to God and lay your causes before him? What is holding you back?  How can you start expecting God to work wonders in your life?  Are there any “small” miracles in your life that you may have overlooked or taken for granted? How can you develop a greater sense of gratitude for God's daily blessings?  How can you encourage someone else who is struggling to see God's miracles in his or her life? What testimony can you share to inspire faith? Further Reading Psalm 77:14 Jeremiah 32:27 Ephesians 3:20 Mark 11:24 Isaiah 43:19 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do you approach God? Who are you serving? What is true freedom? In today's episode, Keith shares how Psalm 123 encourages us to see God as our gracious Master. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Advent calendar! Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Psalm 123

In today's message, Pastor T talks about the battles we may face throughout life and how God reveals Himself to His people. "Approach God with vulnerability and humility. He's holy and I'm not." Let's lean in!Connect with our church: @ascentchurchvaConnect with our lead pastor: @pastor.tlane

Watch the full message at: https://imagechurchlive.churchcenter.com/episodes/389363 How To Approach God Ecclesiastes 5:1-20     1. Approach God Reverently     How Do We Approach God Reverently?   1. With a Teachable Heart 
 2. With a Thoughtful Heart 
 3. With a Humble Heart  
 4. With a Focused Heart 
  “The dreams appear to be daydreams, reducing worship to verbal (or mental) doodling.” Derke Kidner
 2. Approach God with the Resolve to Keep Your Commitments   Keys To Commitment:   ·       Commit to What You Commit   “Commit to what you Commit “When you make a vow to the Lord your God, be prompt in doing whatever you promised him. For the Lord your God demands that you promptly fulfill all your vows. If you don't, you will be guilty of sin. However, it is not a sin to refrain from making a vow. But once you have voluntarily made a vow, be careful to do as you have said, for you have made a vow to the Lord your God.” (Deuteronomy 23:21-23).   ·       Contemplate Before You Commit   “It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows” (Proverbs 20:25).              ·       Don't Excuse Your Commitments Away                                                                Why Is It So Important to Keep Our Commitments   1.      So, We Don't Experience God's Displeasure.                  2.    So, We Don't Experience God's Discipline.      ACTION TIP: Cultivate a Healthy Respect for God!