Why Wasting Time with God Is Never a Waste

We often run ourselves ragged trying to manage our lives. But Jesus invites us to a hidden, vibrant communion with God. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how secret, unhurried prayer frees your soul to enjoy the Father's presence. Discover how a late-night drink of water in the White House reflects our most honest prayers. This is part three of the sermon, "Pray Then Like This." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 00:03 – 2 AM Access: How a child helps us understand our relational closeness to God.  02:31 – The Formula Abuse: Why we shouldn't turn the Lord's Prayer into a mere script. 05:30 – Gethsemane: Finding comfort in Jesus' own "no." 08:30 – Wasting Time on Purpose: Spending time with the One we love. 11:16 – Prayer as a Way of Life: Cultivating unhurried, constant dialogue with the Spirit. 20:39 – Unpolished: Why unfiltered, raw prayer beats a rehearsed speech every time. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/