Prayers of REST

Do you ever wonder what difference prayer makes? Does God really care whether or not we pray?

From human experience, we learn that when we pray, we pay attention. We see God working. We become more sensitive to His Spirit’s promptings.

And from Scripture, we learn that we can rest in God’s power at work. Does God care if we pray! Yes! Scripture gives a resounding YES! As we wrap up our 6-week Prayers of REST series, we’re joining Paul in his prayer in Ephesians 1:18–20:

...having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know . . . what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places. (ESV, emphasis added).

This episode is based on the Prayers of REST Bible study (available on Amazon here) and is made possible by generous listeners like you. To support this podcast and spread the good news of Jesus around the world, go to patreon.com/prayersofrest to become a monthly Prayer Partner today.

Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence.

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Is God really trustworthy?

That’s the question we’re praying through this week in our Prayers of REST podcast, learning to Trust God’s Faithfulness (the “T” in the REST prayer acronym), as we pray through Psalm 62.

But along with listening to this week’s episode, I encourage you to take some time to share with someone else this week how God has been faithful in your life. And perhaps even write these stories down.

This episode is based on the Prayers of REST Bible study (available on Amazon here) and is made possible by generous listeners like you. To support this podcast and spread the good news of Jesus around the world, go to patreon.com/prayersofrest to become a monthly Prayer Partner today.

Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you ever feel like your prayers hit the ceiling? Like God is silent in response to your prayerful pleas?

What if what we think is God’s silence is actually noise pollution--a cacophony of sounds surrounding us that drowns out His still small voice?

This week, we’re exploring the “S” in the REST acronym: “Seek God’s Stillness,” as we pray through Psalm 131.

I encourage you to take time each day this week to practice seeking God's stillness, perhaps even listening to this episode multiple times. Though it may be hard at first, being still with God becomes easier with practice, just like any other skill.

As we learn to be still, we may discover that what we thought was silence was really God’s soft whispers all along.

This episode is based on the Prayers of REST Bible study (available on Amazon here) and is made possible by generous listeners like you. To support this podcast and spread the good news of Jesus around the world, go to patreon.com/prayersofrest to become a monthly Prayer Partner today.

Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence.

Benediction from Jude verses 25-26. Music by Colby Taylor--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message

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While we might try to hide our weaknesses from others, we don't need to hide our needs from God. Not only does He already know them, but He wants us to humbly come to Him and Express Our Neediness.

That's the "E" in the REST prayer acronym. And that's what this week's Prayers of REST podcast episode is all about, based on 1 John 5:14-15: This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.

Oh friends, what a gift that our God welcomes us to come to Him just as we are, but never sends us away just as we came. He is a good Father, and we can confidently express our needs to Him.

This episode is based on the Prayers of REST Bible study (available on Amazon here) and is made possible by generous listeners like you. If you'd like to support this podcast and spread the good news of rest in Jesus around the world, go to patreon.com/prayersofrest to become a monthly Prayer Partner today.

Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you get a little tongue-tied when asked to pray in public? Today, we’re continuing our BONUS Prayers of REST Bible Study, focusing on the “R” in the REST prayer format--Recite God’s Goodness--which will help you develop a fluency in prayer so that you don't have to wonder what to pray.

Our passage is Psalm 145, and you’ll want to grab your Bible and a notebook to follow along. (or order the Prayers of REST Bible study on Amazon if you haven’t already). Listen all the way to the end to hear this week’s Creative Prayer challenge, which will help you become more confident in praying, and it’s actually a lot of fun, too!

Many thanks to our Patreon Prayer Partners whose financial support make this podcast possible. Mark your calendars for our VERY FIRST live prayer call on September 24, 2020. Details will go out to our Patreon Prayer Partners in an email soon. Go to www.patreon.com/prayersofrest to become a monthly supporter and join our live prayer call and receive additional exclusive benefits.

Season 2 of Prayers of REST resumes in October. Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you feel worn out by EVERYTHING going on right now? What would it take to get some rest in your life, not just a few moments here and there, but on a regular basis?

Today we’re kicking off our BONUS 6-week mini-series that will bridge Seasons 1 and 2, looking at what the Bible says about prayer and resting with God. We’re reading Mark 6:30-32, and if you have your Bible, you’ll want to open it up and follow along.

You can get your own copy of the 6-week Prayers of REST Bible study on Amazon or at www.prayersofrest.com.

This podcast is made possible by listeners like you. (Yes, YOU! Thank you SO MUCH!) If you're not already part of our Patreon Community, you're missing out! Go to www.patreon.com/prayersofrest to become a monthly supporter and receive perks like exclusive invitations to live prayer calls, suggesting featured passages to pray through, and the joy of spreading Gospel hope around the world!

Season 2 of Prayers of REST resumes in October. Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence. 

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As we wrap up this summer season of Prayers of REST, I'm sharing an update with where we've been and what you can expect next!

In order to continue producing the Prayers of REST Podcast, I need YOUR help! If you've been blessed by this podcast, please go to https://www.patreon.com/prayersofrest to become a monthly supporter.

Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence.

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No matter how bad things seem today, God promises the happiest of endings for those who belong to Him. Do you know what that happy ending is? The big reveal is what we’re praying through in today’s Prayers of REST episode.

Today’s reading is Revelation 21:3-5, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the REST format:

• Recite God’s Goodness
• Express Your Neediness
• Seek His Stillness
• Trust His Faithfulness

If you’re trying to start a prayer habit in your own life, try listening to this episode every day this week, personalizing each part of the REST prayer with what’s on your heart that day.

You can download your free REST Prayer Bookmark at www.prayersofrest.com. And if you enjoyed today’s prayer podcast, remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review so others can find this podcast too.

Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence.

Benediction from Jude verses 25-26. Music by Colby Taylor--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message

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Although breaking news would fling us into a panic, Jesus is still on His throne, and everything will ultimately find its meaning in Him.

Today’s reading is Colossians 1:15-17, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the REST format:

• Recite God’s Goodness
• Express Your Neediness
• Seek His Stillness
• Trust His Faithfulness

If you’re trying to start a prayer habit in your own life, try listening to this episode every day this week, personalizing each part of the REST prayer with what’s on your heart that day.

You can download your free REST Prayer Bookmark at www.prayersofrest.com. And if you enjoyed today’s prayer podcast, remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review so others can find this podcast too.

Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence.

Benediction from Jude verses 25-26. Music by Colby Taylor--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message

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Jesus loves you.

Yes, of course you know that. But what does it really mean? How does Jesus’ love affect your daily life? And what would it look like to remain in His love? That’s what today’s Prayers of REST episode is all about.

Today’s reading is John 15:9-13, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the REST format:

• Recite God’s Goodness
• Express Your Neediness
• Seek His Stillness
• Trust His Faithfulness

If you’re trying to start a prayer habit in your own life, try listening to this episode every day this week, personalizing each part of the REST prayer with what’s on your heart that day.

You can download your free REST Prayer Bookmark at www.prayersofrest.com. And if you enjoyed today’s prayer podcast, remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review so others can find this podcast too.

Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence.

Benediction from Jude verses 25-26. Music by Colby Taylor--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message

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