Habits of Grace: Looking Biblically at the Spiritual Disciplines: Enjoying the Privilege of Prayer

Habits of Grace: Looking Biblically at the Spiritual Disciplines

"Enjoying the Privilege of Prayer"

Most believers agree prayer matters, so why is consistent prayer so hard? Pastor Peter Finch suggests the deeper problem is that we treat prayer as a duty rather than a privilege. Starting from Hebrews 4:16, he shows that prayer is relational and transformational, a response to the conversation God already started in His Word, made possible because Jesus bridged the gap our sin created. From Matthew 6:5-6 he explains why private prayer tests our sincerity and humbles our pride, then offers practical help: a set time and place, praying Scripture back to God, and the ACTS pattern. He closes with the call to pray continually and to pray together, as the early church did throughout Acts. You will walk away seeing prayer as grace to enjoy rather than a way to earn God's favor, with a few simple steps to start this week.

October 21, 2026
Peter Finch • Administrative Pastor

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