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Change Me: How Prayer Transforms Us in a Broken World

Prayer is not just about asking God to change our circumstances—it's about allowing Him to change us. In a world that feels increasingly broken and overwhelmed by evil, we need more than just information about Jesus; we need transformation by Jesus. Why Does the World Feel So Broken Right Now? It's been a heavy week in our country. We witnessed an assassination attempt, saw violence broadcast on livestream, and heard about another school shooting. The evil in this world feels loud—like someone just turned up the volume. The world feels broken because it is broken. But what do we do when evil seems to be winning and our hearts are burdened and weary? Jesus gave us prayer not only as words to recite but as a way of being changed—to be formed into people who carry hope and courage into a broken world. How Does Prayer Change Us? In Matthew 6:13, Jesus teaches us to pray: "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." This final part of the Lord's Pra...
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Just Ask: How to Pray with Confidence and Faith

Have you ever felt torn about praying? Perhaps you've hesitated because your request seemed too small or too big for God. Maybe you've wondered if God would even care about your situation or if you deserve His help. The truth is, God cares about everything in your life - both the small details and the enormous challenges. As we continue our "Teach Us to Pray" series, we're learning that prayer isn't about using God like a vending machine, but about building a relationship with a Father who deeply cares about His children. Why Don't We Ask God for Help? Many of us struggle with bringing our needs to God for various reasons: We think our problems are too small ("God is too busy managing the universe to care about my lost keys") We believe our situations are too big ("God could never heal this" or "God could never fix my financial situation") We feel unworthy ("God might help others, but not me") None of these beliefs a...
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