Message from 31 August 2025 at Take Hold Church

This is part two of our series in Matthew 6 called “When You…”

Last week we looked at giving. This week, Pastor Paul takes us into Jesus’ words about prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus says, “When you pray…” — and he calls us away from performance and into relationship.

Prayer isn’t about being seen, using the right words, or informing God of what’s happening in our lives. It’s about entering the secret place — meeting with our Father who already knows us, loves us, and longs to speak with us.

In this message we explore:

• Why Jesus told us to pray “Father” and what that means

• How the secret place changes our hearts and aligns us with God’s will

• The Lord’s Prayer as a revolutionary guide for daily life

• Why revival requires repentance, both personal and communal

The secret is the secret place. And Jesus promises: “Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

📖 Matthew 6:5–24 | Pastor Paul – Take Hold Church, Edinburgh