Into The Deep #55: The Spiritual Combat

Into The Deep #55: The Spiritual Combat - Ch. 44

By Brent Brown • May 1, 2008

Episode #55. Prayer, of which we’ve discussed before. Occasionally. Listen to our previous podcasts on prayer. Confidence in God, and distrust of self.

The Vital Necessity of prayer. Presumption… that’s not good. Instead, try ‘fear of the Lord’ - you know? Don’t mistake the ‘holiness’ of your surroundings for your own personal holiness. Yank out your bookmarks and throw them away! The problem is not giving it your best effort and making a mistake - but in not putting forth an effort. Don’t be all legalistic about prayer. Concretize. The Catechism and prayer. Read it. The virtue lies primarily in the will. His will be done. Mmmm.. latin… No smooth roads in prayer. Be plucky. Raising kids right. Stick. Belly. Eeek. Thanks be to God for prayers answered. Diggin’ holes. Three parables. We’d rather do it poorly than not do it at all.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
John 3:30
Philippians 2:7
Luke 11:5
Luke 18:1
Psalm 62:5

Catechism:
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