The Secret of Powerful Prayer

Author:
David Mitchell
Date:
April 3, 2024
Type:

Theologian David Mitchell reflects on Jesus' teaching about prayer in Matthew 6:5-15, noting that,

"It’s not about me and my words. It’s so easy for Christians to feel guilty about their prayer life when in actuality prayer, Christian prayer, is talking to a loving and understanding Father. He himself is the secret to successful prayer. We come to a God big enough and kind enough to deal with our anxiety, our struggles, our weakness, our sin. He is wise, powerful, kind and forgiving."

https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-secret-of-powerful-prayer/

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