Praying & Fasting
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In this message from the Jesus Way series, Pastor Amos moves from last week’s practices of Sabbath and solitude into two core rhythms Jesus modeled: prayer and fasting. Walking through Matthew 6:5–18, he highlights what Jesus confronts head-on—performative religion. Prayer isn’t a show, a script, or a way to earn God’s favor. It’s communion with a Father who already knows what we need. Jesus invites us to pray in quiet places, away from noise and distraction, where we can listen, realign, and receive strength—because public fruit flows from private prayer. The message also reframes fasting: not as a way to get God’s attention, but as a way to give God our full attention. Using Jesus’ 40-day fast as a model, Pastor Amos explains how fasting clarifies desire, deepens dependence, and trains our hearts to say, “God, You’re what I want most.” Finally, he calls the church to become a people who pray with one another and for one another—simple, honest prayers—rooted in surrender. The heart of the episode lands in Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane: “Not my will, but Yours.” If you’re carrying heavy things into a new season, this message invites you back to the quiet place—where surrender becomes strength and relationship becomes the point. Scripture focus: Matthew 6:5–18 (The Lord’s Prayer, fasting, sincerity in devotion)
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