The Secret Place: Stop Playing with Prayer by Pastor Mike Jenkins on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026

In this installment of "The Secret Place" series, Pastor Mike Jenkins moves past the basics to issue a "legal indictment" against the lackluster prayer lives of many believers. Through personal transparency regarding his own eight years of journaling and his struggles with obedience, Pastor Mike demonstrates that our connection to the Father is the direct source of our earthly success and spiritual power. -- The Indictment of Lackluster Prayer: Many Christians pray out of obligation or "begrudgingly," failing to show the fruit of a powerful relationship with God. -- The E.M. Bounds Example: Learning from the discipline of spiritual giants who prioritized prayer above all earthly comforts. -- True Promotion: Understanding that success in secular jobs and wealth doesn’t come from the East or West, but is a blessing from God based on our stewardship and seeking Him first. -- The 5:00 AM Mandate: Why setting a specific "time and tempo" for the secret place is essential for transformation. -- Sacrificial Giving: A reminder that biblical stewardship means giving until it "stings," reflecting a heart that values God over inventory. -- From Ordinary to Extraordinary: How divine intimacy develops ordinary people into spiritual giants and prepares us for the "final altar call" of life. Scriptures for Further Study -- Psalm 75:4-7 -- Joshua 1:8-9 -- Deuteronomy 8:18 (referenced as Deuteronomy 1:8/38 in transcript) -- Matthew 6:6