Better...Praying

How do we move past treating prayer as an uncomfortable, sentimental duty and instead develop an active, life-shaping practice of praying?In this sermon on Ephesians 1:15–23, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon kicks off the "Better" series by exploring what it means to get better at the active verb of praying. Differentiating between prayer as a static noun and praying as the active physical exertion of our thoughts, fears, and requests toward God, Pastor Neil shares how we can cultivate both a vibrant prayer life and a life produced by prayer. Discover four transformative petitions Paul prayed for the church in Ephesus—a growing knowledge of God, an intimate hope, a realization of God's rich inheritance in us, and an understanding of His immeasurable power.In this episode, we cover:Defining the Act of Praying: Understanding praying as an active physical and mental exertion toward God through singing, musing, and spoken requests.A Growing Knowledge of God: Moving beyond a subjective view of God to an objective, ever-deepening relationship ruled by joy rather than religious necessity.Intimate Hope: Seeing God's call not as a legal obligation, but as a relational invitation to a feast.God's Rich Inheritance: Recognizing that God truly delights in inheriting His people, transforming how we view our worth.Immeasurable Resurrection Power: Learning to subject every fear, intimidation, and crisis to the supreme power available to believers in Christ.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube