54. Does Prayer Actually Change Anything?

If God already knows everything...why pray?In this reflection on Psalm 74, John Ortberg wrestles with one of the oldest questions about prayer.Can our prayers actually matter?Drawing on insights from Walter Brueggemann and Dallas Willard, John explores the difference between the ancient philosophical idea of the "Unmoved Mover" and the God revealed in Scripture—the God who listens, responds, and is deeply moved by His people.This episode explores:- Psalm 74 and communal lament- Psalms of orientation and disorientation- Why the church needs lament- God's unchanging character and responsive heart- Dallas Willard's "Most Moved Mover"- Why your prayers matterScriptures:- Psalm 74#psalm74  #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #WalterBrueggemann #DallasWillard #Lament #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #God📚 Today's Resources:Walter Brueggemann, Praying the Psalms: Engaging Scripture and the Life of the Spirit Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy 🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Does Prayer Change God? 00:30 Why Pray If God Already Knows? 01:24 Psalm 74 & Communal Lament 02:03 Psalms of Orientation & Disorientation 02:40 "Why Have You Rejected Us?" 03:34 Remembering God's Faithfulness 03:59 Walter Brueggemann on Lament 05:25 The God Who Suffers With Us 06:21 Is God Really Unchangeable? 07:07 Dallas Willard's Community of Prayerful Love 08:13 The Most Moved Mover 09:00 The Unmoved Mover vs. the God of the Bible 10:03 Jesus Reveals God's Heart 11:03 Bring God Your Disorientation 12:02 Enter Into Another Person's Lament