What would happen if your first response to every situation was to run to God in prayer? In this heartfelt message, Pastor Chris Teien invites us to deepen our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Drawing from the Lord’s Prayer, John 4, Matthew 6, and personal reflections, we are reminded that prayer isn't a ritual, it’s a life-giving connection to the God who seeks us, knows us, loves us, and rewards those who seek Him. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/16335631Key Points:#1 Our Father Seeks Worshipers – John 4:23. God actively looks for those who will worship Him in spirit and truth.#2 Our Father Knows Our Needs – Matthew 6:4–8. God sees our giving, prayers, and struggles—and invites us to pray with faith.#3 Our Father Loves Us Deeply – John 3:16. God's love is demonstrated through Christ, who opens the way for us to become His children.#4 Our Father Rewards Faithfulness – Hebrews 11:6. God blesses and rewards those who seek Him sincerely and trust Him daily.Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:Honest reflection on personal seasons of strong and weak prayer habits.Building a deck project and realizing the need for better balance between work and time with God.Fun and meaningful dog illustration about genuine relationship over programmed obedience.Challenges of preaching topics like marriage or spiritual warfare while navigating personal spiritual battles.Notable Quotes:"We should run to God—not just when life falls apart, but every day we wake up breathing.""God doesn’t want robotic worship—He seeks a real relationship with real people who really love Him.""You don't have to be perfect to pray—you just have to come."Actionable Takeaways:Start each day by acknowledging God in prayer, even if it’s brief.Seek God's presence first when challenges or choices arise.Practice worshiping God daily, not just when you feel spiritual.Reflect on God's rewards in your life to build greater trust for the future.Scripture References:John 4:23 – Worshiping in spirit and truthMatthew 6:4–8 – Private prayer and givingJohn 3:16 – God's love through JesusHebrews 11:6 – God rewards those who seek HimPsalm 139 – God’s intimate knowledge of our livesKeywords: prayer life, seeking God, Lord’s Prayer, Heavenly Father, worship, God’s rewards, faithfulness, John 4, Matthew 6, Christian prayer habitsChallenge: God is not distant—He is your loving Father, inviting you to run to Him every moment of every day. Start today by drawing near, praying boldly, and trusting Him with your life.18m1020de The WELL Faith Podcast shares practical, Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien to help you worship, encourage, learn, and love in everyday life. A new message is released every Sunday. Episodes marked with an asterisk (*) are replay episodes from previous years. Find resources at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.Church in Virginia, MN, and follow and review the podcast on your favorite listening platform.

Ver todos los episodios