Podcasts about pray for

June 21, 2026 Talk Title:  Solstice Rising: Release, Rebirth, and RejuvenationAt the Summer Solstice—the height of light—we are invited into reflection, renewal, and deeper alignment with life's natural rhythms. What are we being called to release so that something new can emerge? Join us this Father's Day as we explore the creative power of the sun, the wisdom of nature, and the radiant light within that leads us forward.Speaker: Rev. Cynthia ClayTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 1 KINGS 19:1-18Support the podcast here:

June 14, 2026 Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DD "Trees Don't Eat Their Own Fruit" invites us to remember the deeper purpose of our lives: we are not here merely to exist—we are here to thrive and to give. Just as a tree grows in its own unique shape, rooted in its own soil, bearing fruit that nourishes others, so too are we called to embrace our individuality—our gifts, our voice, our way of being. When we fully express who we are, we naturally contribute to the greater whole. This talk explores how living authentically becomes an act of generosity, and how our growth, when shared, enriches the entire ecosystem of life.Click here for a copy of the Easy Prayer and New Minister's Covenant:https://bit.ly/4eisksxTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

June 7, 2026 Talk Title:  The Radiance of Nature: A Kabbalistic PerspectiveSpeaker: Rabbi Olivier BenHaimRabbi Olivier, spiritual leader of our sister-community Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, will invite us to dive into the deepest Kabbalistic teachings on the Jewish mystical meaning of Radiance and how it is understood to shine as and through every aspect of Nature. He will trace our Kabbalistic journey from 12th century Spain, to 16th century Israel, and all the way to modern times.To donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious 

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 2 SAMUEL 23:1-12Support the podcast here:

Give Us Today Our Daily Bread (Matthew 6:9-11) The Big Idea: Jesus teaches that God isn't just interested in world-changing events; He desires an intimate relationship close enough to walk with you through ordinary, everyday moments. 1. What Is Jesus Telling Us to Pray For? Every Single Daily Need We Have "Daily bread" represents everything necessary for life—physical, emotional, financial, relational, and practical needs. “When we pray for bread we are praying at the same time for ‘everything necessary for the preservation of this life, like food, a healthy body, good weather, house, home...'” — Frederick Dale Bruner (quoting Martin Luther) The Small Things Matter to God We often assume God is too busy for trivial things (traffic, lost keys, stressful meetings). But Jesus transfigured everyday life by inviting us to pray for the small stuff. God welcomes our thousands of trivial matters because He cares about us. 2. What Is Jesus Not Telling Us to Pray For? Our Greeds Rather Than Our Needs Jesus teaches us to pray for bread, not cake. He promises to meet our needs, not fund our greed, comparison, or poor stewardship. “The prayer is for our needs, not our greeds.” — D.A. Carson “When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” — James 4:2-3 God's ultimate goal is not merely to make us comfortable, but to make us holy. 3. Six Lessons About Prayer Prayer obtains things for yourself: Asking God for help isn't selfish; it is obedience. Asking is necessary: Not because God is unaware, but because asking develops faith, expresses dependence, and invites God into our lives (James 4:2). God is committed to giving: Jesus doesn't say "if it's not too much trouble." He says, "Give us." We approach a loving Father with audacious confidence, not a reluctant stranger. Pray vaguely or specifically: God doesn't require perfect wording, but specific prayers help us notice specific answers and see His faithfulness. Pray for yourself and others: "Give us" reminds us to carry the community's needs before God. Trust God in unanswered prayer: If God withholds something, we trust His wisdom. As Psalm 23:1 says, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." 4. Practical Ways to Pray for Daily Bread Pray the words Jesus gave us: Say "Give us today our daily bread" to place your entire day in His hands. Set today's worries before God: Turn daily anxieties (bills, deadlines, appointments) into daily prayers. Set today's calendar before God: Invite God into every meeting, conversation, and task before rushing in. Be the provision for others: Ask, "God, who needs daily bread from me today?" God often answers someone else's prayer through your ordinary kindness. Discipleship Group Questions What "small" concerns do you hesitate to pray about, and why? How does viewing God as a loving Father change how you approach daily needs? Where does the distinction between "need" and "greed" become difficult in everyday life? Which of the six lessons about prayer challenged or encouraged you the most? Who in your life needs "daily bread" right now, and how can you help provide it this week?

May 31, 2026Talk Title:  It's Your Story, So Let's Have Some Fun!Speaker: Rev. Don Beaty We've been exploring ideas for expressing our Divine Life. This week, we'll explore some ways to write the story we want to live.To donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious 

May 24, 2026Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDWe take time to honor those who served in the armed forces and gave their lives, while also remembering all who have come before us—family, ancestors, and teachers. If life is eternal and love is immortal, those we have loved remain present as guidance in our lives.To donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious 

May 17, 2026 Talk Title:  What Story Am I Listening To?Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DD The universe is made up of stories, according to Joseph Campbell. Yet we don't always pause to truly listen—to our circumstances or the stories we tell ourselves. As we begin to notice, we move toward self-mastery.To donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious 

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 1 SAMUEL 16:1-16Support the podcast here:

May 3, 2026 Kathianne is inspired by the book of the same name as today's talk title. She'll offer a quick rundown on how to move out of resistance and into receiving blessings. This talk will explore transforming our struggles into peace, healing fear and anxiety, and living from a place of ease and well-being. Who couldn't use more of that? To donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

April 26, 2026Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDEvery moment invites us to recognize the sacred in the ordinary. Holiness isn't something distant or reserved for special occasions—it's the Presence of Spirit revealed in everyday life. This talk explores how simple shifts in awareness, gratitude, and intention open us to moments where the Divine becomes unmistakably real. When we pause, listen, and allow ourselves to be fully present, we discover that holy moments aren't rare at all; they're woven into our lives, waiting for us to notice and embody them.To donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

April 19, 2026 Talk Title:   We Walk on Holy GroundEarth Day reminds us that the same Divine Life expressing through us also expresses through the planet. In the CSL tradition, Mother Earth becomes a living symbol of Spirit's balance, beauty, and interconnectedness. Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDwww.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

April 12, 2026 Talk Title:  The Divine Invitation - Get Dressed For Your Party  The feast of plenty has already been prepared. You're not waiting to be blessed — you're waiting to feel safe enough to finally receive it. Unhealed shame will decline invitations your soul has already accepted. This talk reveals how to regulate for expansion and gets you ready for your party.  Speaker & Musical Guest: Ester NicholsonEster Nicholson is a trauma specialist, author, keynote speaker, and retreat facilitator with over two decades of experience in addiction recovery and holistic healing. As Founder of Soul Recovery, she integrates brain science with spiritual and therapeutic practices to address the root causes of trauma and dependence. A featured guest on OWN and author of Soul Recovery – 12 Keys to Healing Dependence, Ester is also a She Recovers Coach, EFT Practitioner, and Licensed Spiritual Therapist. Her inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, combined with her background as a renowned vocalist, has touched thousands at spiritual centers and conferences worldwide.www.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious 

April 3, 2026Good Friday is often seen as a day of sorrow, yet in the metaphysical tradition it becomes a doorway to transformation. This talk reinterprets the final days of Jesus not as a story of suffering, but as a demonstration of spiritual courage, surrender, and renewal. By viewing these events symbolically, we explore how each of us can release limiting patterns, rise above old beliefs, and awaken to the Christ Consciousness within. Resurrection becomes not a single miracle, but an ongoing invitation to rise in Spirit.Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDwww.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

April 5, 2026 Easter reminds us that renewal begins from within. Each of us carries a Divine seed—an inner potential that grows as we nurture it with intention, practice, and conscious choice. This Easter we will explore how we cultivate that spiritual life so it becomes visible in our actions and awareness. As one of our songs affirms, “I'm not what happened to me, I'm what I choose to be,” and Easter becomes our invitation to choose growth, awakening, and the blossoming of the Divine in everyday life. Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDwww.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

March 29, 2026  Sunday's talk will use the simple act of weeding as a powerful metaphor for personal growth and prosperity. Just as a garden can't thrive when choked by unwanted plants, our lives can't flourish when cluttered with limiting beliefs, outdated stories, and habits that drain our energy. It will be a grounded, (pun intended) practical, and inspiring reminder that thriving begins with what we're willing to let go of.Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDwww.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

 March 22, 2026 Talk Title:  Tending the Seeds We've PlantedSpeaker: Rev. Andrea WeatherheadGrowth doesn't end with intention—it deepens through steady care, trust, and faithful action. Come tend what's yours.www.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

March 15, 2026Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDThis Sunday's talk will invite listeners to see the earliest signs of spring—buds swelling on bare branches, birds returning, light stretching a little longer each day—as personal messages of encouragement. Across cultures, the turning of the season has symbolized renewal, alignment, and unseen support. By paying attention to these subtle shifts, we begin to recognize how the Universe nudges us forward, offering reassurance that growth is happening even when it's not yet visible.www.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious 

March 8, 2026Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDSunday's lesson will address the astonishing force of the spoken word—how language doesn't just communicate but creates. Drawing on the Egyptian myth of Ptah, who shaped the cosmos through speech, and the Biblical tradition in which creation begins with “Let there be…,” this talk invites listeners to rediscover their own creative authority, through an energizing blend of myth, spirituality, and practical insight. (3 of Kathianne's favorite things to talk about)www.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious 

March 1, 2026Talk Title:  Questions and Answers on How to Apply CSL Teachings to Modern LifeGot a burning question about how to live well, find greater peace, or get along with others? Bring it with you on Sunday and join a lively discussion with Kathianne Lewis during service.Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDwww.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

February 22, 2026Most religions agree that God is Love, so any belief that God would deny Divine Grace to any group of people leads folks down the road of judgment and hate. This is not part of the Divine plan and creates a toxic world for all to live in.Let's love more and be part of the solution. Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDwww.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

February 15, 2026Talk Title:  Love and...Speaker: Rev. Don BeatyEmmet Fox recognizes Love as one of his 7 main aspects of God. Not just a loving God but LOVE Itself. With this view of Love, we can apply it to every aspect of life. This Sunday, we'll explore combining Love with other aspects of the Divine to create our thriving lives.www.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

February 8, 2026 Talk Title:  Are You Stopped by Fear or Led by Love? The Bible says we can't serve two masters. A master is what we pay attention to. Fear makes us freeze, fight, or flee. Be a part of the service and find out what Love lets us do. Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDwww.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

February 1, 2026 Groundhog Day has been the High Holy Day for CSL members for decades. Find out why and join in a celebration of overcoming the shadows that scare us by honoring the Light.  Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDwww.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

January 25, 2026 Talk Title:  How Is EverythingSpeaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDWe can achieve all our goals for 2026 and still have a troublesome year. Kathianne will share the secret to living better through a simple shift in focus. This January, Kathianne is offering a three-part talk series on wise planning for 2026, exploring how clarity, intention, and focus support a meaningful, inspired life.This Sunday's talk, “How is Everything,” continues the series.www.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious 

January 18, 2026Talk Title: What We Focus On Will Be Realized—So Be Careful   Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDThis January, Kathianne is offering a three-part talk series on wise planning for 2026, exploring how clarity, intention, and focus support a meaningful, inspired life. This Sunday's talk, “What We Focus On Will Be Realized—So Be Careful,” continues the series. If you missed last week's opening message, “Start with Why,” we invite you to watch it here.: https://youtu.be/fP0ry_vdkcUDuring that talk, Kathianne also shared an important personal announcement: she will be retiring as Spiritual Director at CSL Seattle on December 31, 2026, a decision rooted in clarity and vision, and divine purpose. Join us each Sunday this month for reflection, connection, and inspiration for the year ahead.www.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 1 JOHN 3:7-24

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 1 PETER 4:7-19

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 2 THESSALONIANS 3:6-18

Host Byron Paulus meets at Harvard Yard with Jim Galvin of Christian Union to explore a surprising spiritual stirring among Gen Z at Ivy League schools. They share stories of students drawn to faith, and describe a campus culture where the light of Christ is increasingly active and growing. The episode highlights Christian Union's commitment to daily prayer, the group's work raising up leaders to be a Christian influence in society, and three key areas to pray for Gen Z: identity, belonging, and purpose. Find out more about Christian Union Here https://christianunion.org/ Join the Pray For 7 Campus Prayer Movement at www.prayfor7.com Please share this podcast with your friends and let us know how the OneCry Podcast has impacted your own story by emailing us at info@onecry.com.  

Ben Dishner interviews college students Zoe Williams and Evan Maddox as they describe a growing campus movement at Baylor driven by initiatives like Pray for 7 and AIM - featuring dorm prayer groups, intentional evangelism, and a movement toward church unity in Waco, TX. Find out more and join the Pray For 7 Campus Prayer Movement at www.prayfor7.com Please share this podcast with your friends and let us know how the OneCry Podcast has impacted your own story by emailing us at info@onecry.com.

Waiting isn't easy. Can I get an amen? Ha!Whether in line at Costco or in life's hardest seasons, whether in waiting seasons with an end date or open-ended ones, how do you handle waiting?Waiting for a wedding date.Waiting for a prodigal kid to return.Waiting for a spouse to heal from hurt.In Acts 1:12–26, we see the early church waiting on Jesus' promises and we see how Jesus continues to lead His Church through His Word and how He replaces Judas with Matthias.We also learn from the godly example of how the early church how they:➡️ Obeyed Jesus' commands.➡️ Get into His Word.➡️ Trust their King.We will be talking about all of these things this weekend: seeing how Jesus continues to lead His people and how His people set a godly pattern of waiting, getting into God's Word, and trusting Him to lead them.

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14-7:7

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 1 CHRONICLES 22:2-16

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 2 KINGS 19:1-7

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 1 KINGS 19:1-18

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 2 SAMUEL 23:1-12

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 2 SAMUEL 12:1-15

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 1 SAMUEL 16:1-16

Pastor Zohary Ross continues The Jesus Way: Journey Through the Sermon on the Mount, exploring Jesus' radical call to love our enemies, reject retaliation, and reflect God's perfect love. Jesus doesn't lower the standard—He calls us to be transformed into His likeness.Matt 5:38-42Retaliation v Reconciliation. What would it look like to give more than is required? Read Romans 12:18. In what relationships do you need peace?Is there anyone around you to whom you need to extend “second mile” service?Matt 5:43-48We have a choice how we respond. When is it difficult to extend grace instead of holding onto being “right”?Jesus loved us - while we were his enemies (Rom 5:8-10). Who can you show Christ-like love to this week?Pray: For one another to surrender to the work of the Holy Spirit in making us perfect (mature and complete) and growing us into unoffendable peace-makers.Zohary RossFebruary 2, 2025Matthew 5:38-48The Jesus Way: Journeying Through the Sermon on the Mountwww.newnorth.church

Pastor Matt continues the "Pray For" series with a powerful message on praying for our church family. Drawing from Ephesians 6:18, he outlines four essential ways we can pray: for our church to pray more consistently, love one another more closely, serve our city more compassionately, and love God more completely. Whether you're new to faith or looking to deepen your prayer life, this message provides clear guidance on connecting with God and growing closer as a church family in 2025. Join us as we explore how prayer can transform our relationships and strengthen our community.

Dive into Jesus' teachings on prayer in the Gospels and discover how he trains hearts and minds through the Spirit. The post Class Jesus on Prayer: Jesus Teaches Us What to Pray For – Part 2 appeared first on Two Journeys.

The Spirit helps us in our weakness by giving us God's word in the Bible. He shows us what God is doing in the world, so that we know Jesus' instructions on what to pray for. The post Class Jesus on Prayer: Jesus Teaches Us What to Pray For – Part 1 appeared first on Two Journeys.

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 1 JOHN 4:1-21

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-21

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-2:8

DEVOTIONAL USING R.E.A.P. - READ, EXAMINE, APPLY, PRAY - FOR 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10

The son of great missionary Hudson Taylor noted of his father, “For forty years the sun never rose on China that God didn't find him on his knees.” Someone called prayer the gymnasium of the soul. When was the last time you had a good “workout”? Today, James jumps into the mysterious cooperation of the divine with the human through prayer. When and why should we do it?I. Pray When You're SufferingII. Pray When You're SmilingIII. Pray When You're SickIV. Pray When You SinV. Pray For the SaintsTalk with God: Consider your prayer life—what things consistently keep you from praying (e.g. anxiety, distractions)? Surrender them to the Lord this week.Talk with others: Invite a few friends to gather regularly to spend time in prayer together.Talk with kids: How do you use the gifts God has given you to serve your church?

Sermon on the Mount Q+R 4 (E35) – Can Jesus' riddle about the good eye and the bad eye also apply to Genesis 3? Does the Bible offer conflicting views on the topic of testing? What is the connection between asking God for our daily bread and Jesus calling himself the “Bread of Heaven?” Does God forgive us only after we forgive others? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 22-28 in the Sermon on the Mount series and share some of the Lord's Prayer song submissions. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode!Listen to the rest of the Lord's Prayer songs on our website →Timestamps Did Jesus Have Genesis 3 in Mind When He Taught About Good Eyes and Bad Eyes? (00:00-17:45)Does the Bible Contradict Itself When it Comes to God Testing Us? (17:45-45:33)Is Jesus Himself the “Daily Bread” He Tells Us to Pray For? (45:33-56:06)Does God Forgive Us Only After We Forgive Others? (56:06-01:04:42)Referenced ResourcesCheck out Tim's library here.You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Show Music “The Lord's Prayer” by Sean Bullo“MSG on the Ukulele” by Adalia Socha“The Prayer of Jesus” by Chris and Kristen WhiteleyOriginal Sermon on the Mount music by Richie KohenBibleProject theme song by TENTSShow CreditsJon Collins is the creative producer for today's show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and also provided our sound design and mix. Tyler Bailey was supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Christopher Maier for his help compiling audience questions.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.