Do you wonder if God is really listening when we pray? Or if God already knows our wants and needs, do we really need to bother to communicate to God through prayer? Well the truth is, we can partner with God through prayer to make a difference. Sometimes we feel as if God can’t hear us, or isn’t listening to us – but if we remember the character of God and the promises of Scripture we know that isn’t the case. God hears us and God longs for us to ask him for big things. Some things only happen when we pray. No matter what, our prayers can be powerful and effective.

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From Series: "Teach Us to Pray"

Do you struggle with knowing how to pray, or wonder if God really hears your prayers? Many of us long to have a deeper prayer life -- and draw closer to God -- but we aren't sure how to grow in this spiritual discipline. The disciples asked Jesus directly, “Lord, teach us to pray." Jesus taught them a simple, powerful way to talk with God – we know it as the Lord’s Prayer. Most of us know that prayer by heart, but like the disciples, we often have misconceptions and fears about prayer. In the midst of our questions, God invites us to bring everything to him in prayer. God wants to be in a deep, close relationship with you, grow you as a disciple, and empower you to make disciples. The same is true for Christ The Rock as a community of believers -- and if we are really going to make that happen, we need to be a church that prioritizes prayer. We can’t do it in our own strength.

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