In this episode of Grace at the Fray, Jim Lovelady brings us to London to talk with Matt and Jenn, a missionary couple who have been serving with Serge for over 20 years. They explore the transformative power of prayer and how resting in our belovedness as a child of God helps us find freedom and joy in it, rather than guilt and obligation.

In this episode they discuss...

• The Role of Desperation in Prayer [18:51]
• How Prayer Opens the Door to Experiencing God’s Heart and Power [22:25]
• The Connection Between Seeing God’s Big Love for Us in the Gospel and Being Able to Love Others [24:22]
• Living a Life of Availability to God [30:58]
• Humility in Cross-Cultural Contexts and the Privilege of Prayer [34:38]
• Celebrating God’s Love and Grace in Prayer [39:04]

Through Jim, Matt, and Jenn’s conversation, we gain a fresh sense of how astounding it is that Jesus Christ has done everything needed to ensure that we can approach the throne of grace boldly and trust that He hears and works through every prayer we pray.

You can find the full transcript of the episode here.

Recommended Resources

• Interested in cultivating your prayer life? Check out Serge’s webinar called Practicing Dependent Kingdom Prayer. 
• Wondering why prayer is one of Serge’s core organizational values? Read this blog post. 
• Looking for a retreat to renew a stale relationship with God? Consider joining us for Sonship Week, a retreat focused on helping you apply the gospel to your heart and life in a deeper way. (October 2023/Hollywood, FL) 

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Credits

This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Anna Madsen and Sunny Chi. Music by Tommy L.

Our guests for this episode were Matt & Jenn I., part of a Serge team working with local leaders to grow a local church that lives out and spreads the Good News in ways that are meaningful in the local British South Asian context. Their full names are not disclosed due to the sensitive nature of their work.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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