Persistent Prayer

As we continue our week on prayer, we’re going to explore how prayer positions us to experience the presence and grace of God. So often we think of prayer as a way to get our needs met, but it’s so much more than that. So today, let’s ask God to teach us how to become people of prayer so we can experience his best as we move throughout each day.  Our Scripture for today comes from Mark 1:35, and today's worship is Keep Praying by Maverick City. -- Thanks for listening to today’s First15 Podcast. My name is Ryn, and I’m a part of the First15 Team. If you haven’t downloaded our brand new First15 app, make sure to click the link in today’s show notes to check it out! One of the new features that you can enjoy when you download the app is our Guided Prayers. We are adding new prayers to our library every month, so if you need a moment of peace with God, let these prayers be your guide!  In today’s First15 Podcast we wanted to give you a preview of a new Guided Prayer that our friend Hannah Smith wrote titled, “Let not your hearts be troubled.” Hannah’s prayer reminds us that God’s peace is a refuge for us; that his blueprint for life is beautiful; and that it holds the power to not only still our worried minds, but it brings stillness to our body, soul, and spirit. I pray this prayer helps to lift your eyes from what’s in front of you to gaze upon the One who holds it all in His hands … and that you have the courage to surrender to His good plans knowing that He has your ultimate good in mind.