What does it truly mean to partner with God in prayer? Through Pastor Elisabeth's powerful exploration of Moses' journey at Mount Sinai, we discover that prayer is far more than submitting requests to a distant deity. Drawing from the dramatic encounter where Moses intercedes for the Israelites after the golden calf incident, we see how God intentionally creates space for dialogue and partnership. Moses, shaped by years of face-to-face encounters with God, doesn't just petition for mercy – he appeals to God's own character and promises, demonstrating how mature prayer flows from intimate knowledge of who God is. Pastor Elisabeth beautifully illustrates this growth process through her daughter Alice learning to unload the dishwasher one piece at a time, reminding us that becoming God's prayer partner is a gradual journey of transformation. Through persistent prayer, we don't just seek answers; we become people who reflect God's heart and glory, even when we can't see it ourselves. The invitation stands: will we stay in the room with God, allowing Him to shape us fork by fork, prayer by prayer, into trusted partners in His redemptive work?

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Today’s message was originally delivered on Sunday January 25 in our Activity Center and you can watch it here.