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Welcome back to Part 2 of our enlightening 8-week series on prayer. Last week, we delved deep into understanding the essence of true prayer. If you missed it, don't fret! Simply hit play after this episode and enjoy a double dose of spiritual nourishment.
Before we dive in, we have some exciting news! Alongside this podcast series, we've crafted an 8-part devotional exclusively for the Life Bible App. Head over to iTunes, download the app, and get ready for a soul-stirring read upon its release.
Today, we address a question that many of us grapple with: "When should I pray?" The words of Spurgeon resonate deeply, reminding us that prayer should emanate from a heart's yearning, not just a routine. Drawing inspiration from 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we're encouraged to be in perpetual communion with God, praying without ceasing.
As we gear up for the launch of our book, we've been sharing our personal journeys with prayer on various platforms. It's been a heartwarming experience, reminiscing about the pivotal moments when prayer played a crucial role in our lives. Whether it was Aaron's mom or my aunt, we were taught the significance of pausing and praying, irrespective of where we were.
Sarah Hagerty's anecdotes about sneaking moments with the Lord amidst the chaos of motherhood further emphasize that prayer isn't confined to a specific setting. Whether you're at home, driving, or even at the gym, your heart should always be attuned to God.
However, in this series, our focus is on Jesus' teachings from Matthew 6. Jesus emphasizes the importance of intentional prayer, urging us to find a secluded spot, away from the distractions of the world. Aaron beautifully highlights the essence of Jesus' teachings from Matthew chapters 5 to 7, emphasizing a genuine relationship with God, devoid of pretense or external validation.
For all the mothers and fathers out there, it's crucial to carve out undistracted time for prayer. Whether it means waking up early or staying up late, the goal is to immerse oneself fully in the presence of God. When we "shut the door" to the world's noise, we open our hearts to a profound connection with the Divine.
Our interpretation of "going into your room" varies. While I see it as a shared sacred space with a spouse, Aaron perceives it as a testament to the power of private prayers. The beauty of prayer lies in its ability to transform and mold our hearts, especially when we delve deep into our emotions and vulnerabilities.
In today's fast-paced world, we often miss out on the profound intimacy that intentional prayer offers. But remember, our journey with prayer, though inspired by our book, is far from perfect. We advocate for prayer because we recognize its transformative power in our lives and the need to continually nurture our connection with God.
Today, we invite you to embrace prayer in its deepest form. God yearns to hear from you, to connect with your heart, and to envelop you in His love. Set aside the distractions, sit in His presence, and let your heart converse with the Divine.
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This is such a great podcast! Thank you for this.
love this episode! shared it to my fiancé 💕
Happy Anniversary
Really amazing content on your podcast, my wife and I came across this recently and its been of great help. We are going through episode by episode, it's funny that it's 2020 but we just start 2019 on the podcast...🤣🤣
this was such an encouraging episode as we are looking forward to number three. Thank you Jennifer for being honest with your fears and concerns.
I am a newlywed (second marriage for us both). I appreciate this message as this is my first marriage as a believer so it's totally different this time around. The only thing that bothered me was your perspective on having children. What if someone cannot have children? You make it sound like if you don't have children you are not obeying God. I've heard teachings that God's command to multiply did not mean to have children, but to go make more believers. Some people face infertility or choose not to have children, I think you just need to be sensitive to that.
great episode
great perception on getting healthy and for what.
great bases and things we need to reminded of! thank you for the bases list and sharing your own story.
great ideas and biblical purpose for your $$
i disagree to a point about how nothing your spouse does is as bad as what we have done to God. in an abusive relationship for 3.5 years. there are somethings that are not ok.
I sobbed while listening to this podcast. Thank you so much for sharing your story and what got us die you are going to make marriages that you probably won't ever even know about by using this platform. My husband and I have experienced extraordinary things in our marriage we know we're only possible because if God we feel that same desire and Passion to be vulnerable and open with couples as they walk their marriage journey. So thank you for paving the way for so many to come out of the darkness.
I don't how many times I have listened to this particular episode but you guys have no idea how much it helps and encourages me everytime I do. I can honestly say if it weren't for this and the Word, I would have already thrown in the towel with my marriage. THANK YOU.
This podcast has been such an inspiration and has affirmed my mission in my marriage. Thank you for your ministry... you are such a blessing and encouragement to me.
great stuff.
I love listening to this podcast. I have listened to some of the podcasts a few times. I really want to get my husband listening to Aaron & Jennifer. So much of what they have to say resonates with me. After 2 failed marriages I know having God and other Godly people in our lives is very important. I just have to say your new book comes out on my birthday and I so want to get it.
SO GOOD. 🙌 Best marriage podcast out there. (seriously, I've listened to the others) My fiance and I have been listening to prepare our hearts and lives for our upcoming marriage and it has radically changed our relationship for the better in communication, prayer, and placing God above all else in every area of our lives. Thank you Aaron and Jennifer. Keep the episodes coming!
our goal as a couple to become debt free. thank you for this.
I love you guys and your podcast.