Are We Praying for God’s Will, or Our Own?

Prayer is the bedrock of discipleship; ideally, it’s a daily practice that brings us into a closer relationship with God. Yet it still feels daunting to so many of us. Are we praying often enough, and for long enough? Are we having a conversation with God, or just rattling off a list of wishes? Are we bringing our true selves to him, or just putting on a performance? For this week’s episode, Redeemed founder Paul Amos and ministry director Nate Dewberry christen our new Atlanta podcast studio with an in-depth discussion on prayer, the misconceptions even devout Christ-followers have about it, and what we can do to feel more fulfilled and connected to God in our daily prayer lives. No step-by-step instructions here, because there’s no single “right” way to pray—but there are some thought-provoking suggestions and guidance for ensuring that what’s central to our prayers is not our wishes and desires, but God’s. Segments/chapters 0:00 Intro/The new podcast studio 2:05 The ways our prayer lives evolve from childhood to adulthood 6:06 Making contemplative prayer less daunting 12:07 Prayer as a communal activity 16:58 The importance of vulnerability and authenticity in our prayer lives 24:28 Are you praying for God to change the world, or change you? 30:24 How The Redeemed can help facilitate more fulfilling prayer experiences 36:40 The duality of our relationship with God 38:30 A closing prayer, with the Lord’s Prayer as our guide ----------------------- The Redeemed Man podcast is the perfect podcast for men who are looking to hear from others who have gone through life experiences that may help them with their own struggles all while being led by God. Interested in getting plugged in with The Redeemed? Join us for one of our upcoming Starting Point Sessions! You can sign up here: https://theredeemed.com/sp Then, join us in The Redeemed Community Network to be in a community with men learning to live out authentic, Christ-centered faith: https://theredeemed.com/jointr