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Desiring God (John Piper) December 31, 2025 7m

04 Prayer: The Trouble with Talking to God

Summary

The sermon addresses the human paradox of a love-hate relationship with prayer, noting our innate instinct to cry out to God versus our sinful tendency to flee from Him. Referencing Hebrews 10:19-20 and the sacrifice of Jesus, it explains how Christians can approach God with confidence. The practical takeaway is to engage in countercultural, relational, and worshipful prayer, beginning with adoration and confession before making supplications, thereby communing with God.

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