This week in our journey through the practices of prayer, we explore perhaps the most difficult and beautiful rhythm of all: being with God. In this episode, we enter the often-overlooked terrain of contemplative prayer—where the goal is not doing, but dwelling. Not speaking, but surrendering.
Through three core movements—looking, yielding, and resting—we’re invited into deeper communion with God that isn’t rushed or result-oriented. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of John Mark Comer, Dallas Willard, and Jackie Hill Perry, we confront the inner hurdles of distraction, hurry, and fear that keep us from simply being with the One who delights in us.
Whether you’ve struggled to find stillness or are seeking a more anchored prayer life, this episode offers gentle guidance and a holy nudge to slow down, trust, and receive.
Key Highlights:
The three movements of contemplative prayer
Why resting in God can feel unproductive—and why it’s actually holy
How to handle distractions without shame
Why hurry and fear resist the presence of God
Practical steps to create space for stillness in everyday life
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