4: Prayer

We're talking this week about prayer and continuing our 35 Day Challenge series. Jim looks at our common ideas and reactions to prayer, and explains how these have become complicated and religious in nature; frustrating our attempts to cultivate a relationship with the Father. Much like the other spiritual disciplines we have been studying; prayer is something that can be learned. And prayer is best learned by following Jesus example. Jesus was undoubtedly advantaged by His supernatural ability to pray, knowing the heart of the Father; but we are not without resources that will help us learn to pray. As we return to the gospel, our approach to prayer is simplified and the outcome is meaningful alignment of our hearts with the will of God.