Summer at Create-The Secret Place
Pastor Ryan
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Today, let’s delve into the sacred art of prayer, a divine communication that connects us with the very heart of God. I want you to discover that God longs to draw you closer, inviting you into a deep relationship of worship, prayer, and intimate conversation.
As a pastor, I’ve seen many of you transition into new seasons in life. I have seen tragedy and triumph be a part of your every day life.
In the midst of crises and moments of failure, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and lost. But fear not, for your Heavenly Father has a remarkable plan in play. With God, problems often open up profound possibilities for growth and transformation.
God wants to transform you today. I want to equip you on how the power of prayer makes that transformation possible.
Let’s explore together the top five challenges that many of you face:
- Financial Crisis
- Health Crisis
- Marriage/Relationship/Family Issues
- Workplace/Career Challenges
- Personal Mental/Emotional/Spiritual Crisis
Amidst these challenges, you must grasp a critical truth:
“Problems Open Up Possibilities, Possibilities are Opened Up by Prayer.”
Shift your perspective and start viewing your problems through the lens of the Father. Jesus said to His disciples, “With men, this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.”
Indeed, the Almighty Creator can accomplish what seems unscalable and insurmountable to us! I remember when Create Church was nothing but a dream, and yet God still had vision to make it happen!
As you deepen your faith, you begin to learn a valuable lesson about the power of the secret place. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches, “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”
In the secret place, God dwells, sees, reveals, and rewards. It’s a sacred space where you can pour your heart, knowing your Heavenly Father listens attentively to every word.
Daniel serves as a remarkable example of someone who faced challenges but continued to prioritize spending time in the secret place of prayer. Daniel encountered a severe problem when King Nebuchadnezzar, who demanded that his wise men reveal both the dream and its interpretation. Failure to do so would result in execution.
Daniel sought the mercies of the God of heaven in prayer. Watch this – he did not despair. Instead, he chose to trust in God’s wisdom and might. He found peace (and the answer to the king’s dream) in the secret place. God revealed the dream’s interpretation to Daniel, leading to his promotion and favor from the king.
It’s vital to remember that the secret place isn’t just a hiding spot; it’s a realm of divine encounter and transformation. When you come to know God more intimately, you gain the wisdom and strength to navigate through life’s toughest situations.
Embrace the journey of prayer with an expectant heart, knowing that God delights in revealing His plans to those who seek Him earnestly. As you seek God in prayer, you not only find solutions to your problems, but you also draw closer to the heart of your Heavenly Father.