PRESS

Jan 5, 2025    Pastor Jeff Hastings

In this powerful message, we're challenged to explore the transformative power of persistent prayer. The central theme revolves around the acronym PRESS: Pray, Repeat, Expect, Seek, and Stand. We're reminded that prayer is not just a religious activity, but a vital connection to God that precedes His activity on earth. The imagery of incense filling the throne room of heaven beautifully illustrates how our prayers create a tangible presence before God. This message encourages us to approach prayer with tenacity and expectation, drawing parallels to the parable of the persistent widow. We're urged to resist the culture of instant gratification and instead cultivate patience and perseverance in our prayer lives. This teaching challenges us to examine our own prayer lives and ask: Are we giving up too easily? Are we approaching God with bold expectation? It's time for us to press into prayer and witness the extraordinary ways God can move in response to our persistent petitions.