Calvin's Institues: June 14

Podcast DescriptionWhy do we pray if God already knows our needs? In this profound chapter from John Calvin’s Institutes, we discover that prayer is far more than a religious duty — it is the chief exercise of faith, the vital means by which we draw from the inexhaustible treasures of Christ. Calvin explains our total dependence on God, the immense benefits of constant prayer, and the essential rules for praying rightly: approaching God with a heart lifted above earthly distractions, asking according to His will, and coming with sincere desire and repentance. These truths transform prayer from a perfunctory habit into a living conversation with our heavenly Father.Today’s Readings:John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 20 — Of Prayer: A Perpetual Exercise of Faith. The Daily Benefits Derived from It (Sections 1–7)Explore the Project:Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpattonCredo Courses – https://www.credocourses.comCredo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org#ThroughTheChurchFathers #JohnCalvin #Institutes #Prayer #Faith #Reformation