Without God in the equation, our relationships may not stand the test of time or the test of selfishness for that matter. But, with God, they become a very real possibility. Today Gene reminds us that prayer is one of the building blocks for bringing the kind of change within us that will lead to better relationships. You’ve prayed, “Lord change me.” Now, pray the prayer the Psalmist prayed in Psalms 141:3 “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. 

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.