If Jesus knows where we are going, that means He literally has forever to answer my prayers, and somehow, in some way, what I’ve asked for will eventually be satisfied. Maybe not tomorrow. Maybe not even for 10,000 years. But it will come.
And if Jesus knows that ultimately, He is everything I need -- the way, the truth, and the life -- then every prayer we pray in His name, is actually a request for more of Him. Isn’t it? Whether we realize it or not.
And church, the longer I’ve followed Him, the more I’ve realized and even experienced that that actually is what I want. More than anything else.
That prayer is much less about getting stuff from God. And much more about reorienting my dependence and my attention on receiving more of God. More of His presence, more of His comfort, seeing more of His love. Even when it feels like He’s not answering me in the way that I want.
Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49014837
Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new
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