Prayer

SPEAKER: Josh Taylor

PASSAGE: Matthew 6:6-13; Romans 8:26

What if prayer isn’t about saying the right words—but about simply showing up?

In the final week of our Rooted series, we explore prayer as a practice of being with God—simply, honestly, and consistently. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6 and Paul’s words in Romans 8, this message reframes prayer as relationship, not performance.

We look at:

•    What prayer actually is (and what it isn’t)

•    How Jesus taught his followers to pray

•    What to do when prayer feels awkward, dry, or hard

Using the Lord’s Prayer as a guide, we’re invited into a simple, life-giving rhythm of prayer—one that keeps us rooted in God’s presence in every season. Whether prayer feels natural or unfamiliar, this teaching encourages us to keep it simple, keep it real, and keep showing up.

Because prayer isn’t how we impress God—it’s how we stay alive with Him.