Send us a textWant proof that grace is more than a sweet word? We go straight at crisis, disappointment, and delay, then show how “shameless audacity” in prayer meets a God of much more—more purpose, more provision, more power. Starting with Luke 11, we unpack why Jesus commands us to ask, seek, and knock, not from anxiety but from confidence in the Father’s goodness. Along the way, we pause to pray for a grieving nation and a family in mourning, grounding lofty ideas in a real moment of loss.From there, we tackle a big tension: why would a good God allow challenges? Using Paul’s thorn and James’ call to “count it joy,” we outline five reasons trials are allowed and how they become a runway for sufficient grace. The Mephibosheth story pulls this from theory into flesh—exile in Lodebar, a self-image of “dead dog,” then stunning restoration and a permanent seat at the king’s table. Grace doesn’t just return what was lost; it relocates you to presence and dignity.We then frame the heart of the message in three parts. Purpose: grace teaches us to live clean, steady, meaningful lives so we don’t waste the gifts that follow. Provision: the God who supplies seed and bread multiplies both, often far beyond what we ask—think Abraham’s “one child” against God’s “nations and kings,” or a parent’s honest journey from school suspensions and poor grades to an unexpected academic turnaround. Power: like the early church, we witness with great power when great grace rests on us. A simple story of rain stopping mid-prayer reminds us the point isn’t our strength; it’s God’s nearness and timing.If you’re weary, ashamed, or playing small, consider this your nudge to ask again. Expect a turnaround, receive the “much more,” and let grace seat you where you thought you didn’t belong. If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find these conversations. Your story might be the next testimony.Support the showSubscribe to the official Parklands Baptist Church Channel to stream our latest messages, your favourite sermons from over the years, and much more. Hit the 🛎 Notification Bell so that you never miss our most recent video. Below is the online giving link https://checkout.pesaway.com/parkie/Follow Parklands Baptist Church on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkiebaptist/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParkieBaptist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkiebaptistTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parkiebaptistTelegram: https://t.me/+V6fHp1JfJjIdBOk5

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