049 Using God's Words to Fuel Our Prayers

Thursday, 10 August: In this episode, we'll be exploring the importance of using God's words when we pray. We'll look at Colossians 3:16 and 4:2, where Paul encourages the Colossians to "let the word of Christ dwell in you richly" and "always keep up the habit of praying." We'll also discuss the pre-modern method of engaging the Bible known as lectio divina, which sees the Bible as the living word of God through which he still speaks and communes with us. We'll learn that when we use God's words in our prayers, we're not just reciting empty phrases. We're inviting God to speak to us through his word and to transform us by his Spirit. We'll also discover that lectio divina is a powerful way to deepen our relationship with God and to experience his presence in our lives. Join us for this episode as we explore the power of using God's words to fuel our prayers. Here are some additional thoughts on the passage: When we use God's words in our prayers, we're not just reciting empty phrases. We're inviting God to speak to us through his word and to transform us by his Spirit. Lectio divina is a powerful way to deepen our relationship with God and to experience his presence in our lives. When we approach the Bible as a doorway through which we see and know God, we'll find its value in prayer to be immense. Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes