When You Pray

Message from 31 August 2025 at Take Hold ChurchThis is part two of our series in Matthew 6 called “When You…”Last week we looked at giving. This week, Pastor Paul takes us into Jesus’ words about prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus says, “When you pray…” — and he calls us away from performance and into relationship.Prayer isn’t about being seen, using the right words, or informing God of what’s happening in our lives. It’s about entering the secret place — meeting with our Father who already knows us, loves us, and longs to speak with us.In this message we explore:Why Jesus told us to pray “Father” and what that meansHow the secret place changes our hearts and aligns us with God’s willThe Lord’s Prayer as a revolutionary guide for daily lifeWhy revival requires repentance, both personal and communalThe secret is the secret place. And Jesus promises: “Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”📖 Matthew 6:5–24 | Pastor Paul – Take Hold Church, Edinburgh