Abide and Respond Podcast

Pastor Jesse underlines the significance of prayer and surrendering to God to nurture faith, drawing parallels to Jesus' surrender in the Garden of Gethsemane. When we mirror Jesus's actions, that surrender results in drawing closer to the Holy Spirit and staying loyal to God. Dedicating time to prayer, having faith in God, and staying steadfast will grow your journey of faith.

Today we are focusing on Nehemiah chapter 1 as we look at what we are to do when we see brokenness. There is brokenness in ourselves and in the world. How does prayer and fasting tie into this? What should we do first? How does God respond when we do this?

Hannah prayed for years as she walked through a disappointing situation. Hear more about this with Pastor Jesse as we look at how to not give up in your prayer life. Be dedicated, pray with your whole heart, and watch God in his faithfulness. In the story of Hannah, the change of a nation was linked to the private prayers of a mother. Be encouraged and don't give up!

How do we make intentional prayer a part of our faith walk? Today Pastor Jesse looks in the book of Exodus to discover how Moses prayed. Prayer helps us grow our relationship with God. Let's all get started in cultivating daily prayer!

1. Be proactive: Take God's light into the darkness

2. Be bold: Stand your ground against false gods.

3. Be persistent: Go the distance until God brings the breakthrough.

Rejection and opposition can rattle your faith.

Religious people will undermine your vision.

Your greatest test is usually your own doubt.

All that matters is what God says!

Resurrection perspective

Jesus set his face like flint to be faithful and finish the mission.

A humble attitude

An unwavering courage

A new accountability

A united team

Three Big Excuses

1 The fear of failure

2 The absence of ability

3 The lack of desire