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Christ Presbyterian Church
Weekly teaching from Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota. Our pastors are of different ages, genders, and backgrounds and offer practical, thoughtful, Bible-based teaching to help us grow in our understanding of and relationship with Jesus. Learn more about CPC at cpcedina.org.
Christ Presbyterian Church
The Way of Jesus—Matthew 6:5–8
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Jesus teaches that prayer is not a performance to impress others or a formula to manipulate God, but a relationship with a loving Father who already sees, knows, and cares for us. Pastor Emily challenges us to recognize that both performative prayer and the avoidance of prayer stem from the same misunderstanding of God's character, inviting them instead to trust His love and make space for honest, regular connection with Him. Ultimately, prayer becomes less about saying the right words and more about resting in God's presence, listening for His voice, and remembering that we are already fully known and loved.