Dear First Pres,
This Sunday we’ll finish up our short sermon series, The Savior’s Heart, on Jesus’ prayer in John 17. As I’ve been examining Jesus’ prayer these past weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about my own prayer life. When we listen in on Jesus’ prayer we hear his heart for giving glory to God; we hear His heart for truth, and we hear His heart for mission. So, I’ve asked myself, “What does my prayer (or lack thereof) reveal about my heart?” It’s been a fruitful question for me to ponder.
What about you? What does your prayer (or lack thereof) reveal about your heart? I encourage you to take some time before Sunday to consider this question. Here are some additional questions to think about if you get bored with the first one. What does your prayer reveal about what you believe? How do you listen for God during your prayers? What are you praying about most of the time? Is there some way that God is calling you to deepen your prayer life?
One of the things we see so clearly in Jesus’ prayer is the communion He shares with the Father, and His invitation for us to join in that communion. As you reflect on your own prayer life, may you be reminded of this incredibly gracious invitation, and may it fill you with the full measure of joy.
Blessings,
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