Passionate Prayer Pursues
41 min
Many of us are so focused on receiving the gift, that we ignore building a relationship with the giver. In this message, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Song of Songs 3 on why we should long for and pursue daily encounters with God's presence rather than just praying for the things we want.
Featuring: Suzy Silk & Church of the City NY
Categories: Prayer
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The Confidence We Have
Will God hear or answer our prayers? And how do we know if what we're praying for is his will?
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