Vaetchanan: Prayer and Grace

Vaetchanan: Prayer and Grace In the Torah portion Vaetchanan, we witness Moshe's heartfelt plea to Yahweh for divine grace and permission to enter the Promised Land. This profound moment reveals essential principles about authentic prayer and our covenant relationship with the Almighty. Moshe's prayer demonstrates that true prayer begins with worship and acknowledgment of Yahweh's sovereignty. He addresses Elohim as "Adonai Yahweh" while calling himself "Your servant," establishing the proper foundation for covenant relationship. Before making his petition, Moshe recounts Yahweh's greatness and mighty acts, reminding us that prayer involves recognizing divine goodness rather than merely seeking personal desires. The Hebrew root "chanan" (grace) connects prayer with divine mercy and supplication. Sometimes Yahweh's grace manifests as "no," redirecting us toward better purposes. Moshe was permitted to see the land but not enter, while Yehoshua would lead Israel into their inheritance. When Yeshua's disciples requested prayer instruction, He taught them to approach the Father with reverence, seeking His kingdom first. Prayer serves as supernatural communication that strengthens faith, maintains communion with Yahweh, and inscribes His Torah upon our hearts. Through consistent prayer, Scripture study, and obedience, we remain connected to our Creator, avoiding the trap of forgetting His faithfulness in times of prosperity. Watch on YouTube here:    • Vaetchanan: Prayer and Grace   Check it out on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/ruach Have you read the Parsha yet? Check out the portion read by Will Spires here:    • WP TORAH READING VA'ETCHANAN   If these have been a blessing to you, please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate If you like this video and would like to know more about Ruach Ministries International you can check us out on many venues: website: www.RuachOnline.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/RuachMinistries Twitter: @RuachTweets Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/Ruach YouTube:    / theruachlife   Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruachminintl Podcast Hub, Main site: https://stone2flesh.podbean.com/ iHeart https://ihr.fm/3VmLpyt Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3PXP8Bp Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3jnsqX2 Spotify https://spoti.fi/3C71u4i Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/3jrcTp7 & Patreon   / ruach