Today’s Readings Podcast Description

God’s promises are rich and freely offered, yet we often respond with cold indifference—preferring broken cisterns to the fountain of living waters. In these powerful sections from John Calvin’s Institutes, we see how the Lord tenderly allures us to prayer through his Word while addressing honest objections: Why does God sometimes seem to answer passionate, imperfect, or even unbelieving prayers? Calvin upholds the unchanging rule of faith and promise-based prayer, showing that singular examples do not overturn the ordinary pattern God has given his people. True prayer rises on the ladder of God’s sure promises, remaining humble and bold at the same time, even when our hearts are sluggish or our understanding imperfect.

Readings: John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 20, Sections 14–15 Augustine — The Confessions, Book X, Chapter X (Section X) Thomas Aquinas — Summa Theologica, Part X, Question X (Articles X–X)

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