Nancy Sabato
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Does God Hear Your Prayers? James Merritt | Pastor 🙏✨"
Does God Hear Your Prayers? James Merritt | Pastor 🙏✨"
Does God Hear Your Prayers? James Merritt | Pastor 🙏✨"
Wednesday 21st August 2024
Pastor James Merritt discusses his book 'The God Who Hears' and the transformative power of prayer on 'The Call with Nancy Sabato'.
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Episode Overview
- When you pray, you have God's full attention.
- Pray God's words back to Him to align with His will.
- Persevere in prayer even when answers seem delayed.
- Through Jesus, you are worthy to approach God.
- Prayer is about allowing God to work within you.
If you're too busy to pray, you're too busy.
Ever wondered if God truly hears your prayers? In this episode of 'The Call with Nancy Sabato', Pastor James Merritt dives into the heart of prayer and his book, 'The God Who Hears'. He passionately reassures that when you pray, you have God's undivided attention—no holds, no distractions. Merritt shares his personal journey and struggles, highlighting how prayer transformed his life and deepened his faith.
He emphasises the power of praying God's words back to Him, particularly Paul's prison prayers, to align our requests with His will. This method, he believes, ensures our prayers are heard and answered in the most profound ways. Merritt also addresses common struggles with prayer, like feeling too busy or unworthy. He offers practical advice: if you're too busy to pray, you're too busy. And if you feel unworthy, remember that through Jesus, you are worthy.
His anecdotes about persevering in prayer even when answers seem delayed are both relatable and inspiring. He encourages us to see prayer not just as a way to ask for things but as a means for God to work within us, transforming our hearts and minds. Nancy Sabato complements the discussion with her own experiences, making the conversation feel like a heart-to-heart chat.
They touch on the importance of humility in prayer, the necessity of aligning our prayers with God's word, and the incredible impact of interceding for others. The episode is filled with practical tips and heartfelt stories that make you reflect on your own prayer life. So, if you've ever doubted whether your prayers matter or if you're praying 'correctly', this episode is a must-listen.
It’s a gentle reminder that God is always listening, ready to respond, and eager to draw closer to you through prayer.