Adoration- tick. Confession - tick. Thanksgiving - tick. But what about asking God for things? Is it kosher? Is it less important than other forms of prayer? Does it mean we are weak and unable to look after ourselves if we ask God for lots of things?

Remember who you are talking to, says Matt. He is a God who involves himself in our humanity by self revelation and intimacy. He is a father who loves us to ask him, indeed who asks us to ask him, as we need him desperately, just as little children need their parents.

Asking is the pinnacle of humility.

In order to see God’s kingdom come in our lives and across the world, we need God’s resources- we need to ask him from our own lack to resource us from his riches. Persistence is a virtue according to Luke 18:1-8.

Matt builds a biblical case for justice focussed prayers as well as asking for our daily needs.

When was the worst year ever? Maybe for you personally it has been this year? Thanksgiving is a powerful “weapon” to help you to not just survive in hard times, but to thrive in hard times. “Give thanks in ALL circumstances” is a New Testament theme and Josh applies this theme to the practicalities of our everyday lives. There are sometimes bruising circumstances in our lives, which we did not deserve or ask for.

Will you, along with biblical characters like Paul and Silas, and along with saints through the ages, offer praise and thanksgiving to the sovereign Lord? Josh spells out for us the change that being obedient in this can radically change our lives - both inwardly and outwardly, drawing us closer in our relationship with God.

Asher is a clinical psychologist, specialising in child and adolescent psychology.

Asher is well placed to discuss our human failings as well as the things which make people thrive. He unpacks unforgiveness as a toxic human trait, and forgiveness as an incredibly freeing characteristic.

With typical humour and deep biblical insight. Asher delivers a powerful invitation to “dance” with Jesus in the dance of forgiveness.

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Repentance talks about a change of heart, a change of direction, a change of thinking. For Christians, this begins with leaving our self dependence behind and allowing God to be in charge of our lives.

Using examples like the story of Les Miserables, Matt illustrates and illuminates the idea of repentance, showing that the wage earned by our sinfulness is death, whereas confession and repentance lead to life in all its fullness.

Our relationships with God and others come alive, but our need for ongoing repentance is a key to activating this.

Matt issues us a challenge. Are you a “sinner”? Do you need to change direction in life?

From the story of King David’s incredible prayer at the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, Theo encourages us to adore God in our prayers. He draws out the power in beginning our talks with God in adoration, producing effective ministry, wholehearted purity and worshipful unity.

God desires an intimate relationship with us which will result in a delighted bursting forth of our enjoyment of his love for us - in adoration towards him.

Matt and Ryan continue their discussion on sin, looking at how we find it difficult to accept grace, through two analogies for sin.

We are in a “Kairos” moment as a nation. A God chosen, God infused period of time in which he is calling to us. His desire is to release revival and reformation.

In the context of the cultural injustices of our own times, our own history, our own attitudes and values, Vicki calls us to repentance and the cause of Christ. She urges to take the lead as the people of God and pray repentance and healing as a divine strategy for reconciliation.

Beyond this Vicki urges us to speak prophetically with the narrative of heaven - love, unity, salvation.

Only God has the answer- let’s own this opportunity to bring the Kingdom of God and it’s unforced rhythms of grace into this Great Southland of the Holy Spirit!

Droughts, Bushfires, Covid. Unemployment and financial stress! What more could go wrong?

We Australians are being shaken out of our comfort zones, and having to face a natural world and a social world which are, at times, hostile environments in which we struggle to flourish. Paul outlines the development of the concept and practice of “blessing” in the Bible.

He shows how the benevolence and favour of a loving and gracious God are the only unchanging things which are able to empower our prospering even in difficult times, and encourages us to speak God’s blessings over our own spheres of influence.

Due to copyright reasons. We are not allowed to include The Blessing Australia song but if you want to watch the video, here is the link for it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOt7baaVSbE

Matt and Ryan discuss the hidden effects of sin on our wellbeing, the joy of repentance and coming to God, and our intense need for God’s grace.

In order to understand prayer, we must understand our identity. Made in the image of God, we walked away from Him - and yet, in Jesus, He seeks to restore us to the dignity He first gave us as His. Sue talks about our identity in God and how, by praying, we nourish His spirit within us, allowing Him to change us.