Mere Fidelity How To Approach God
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Apr 22, 2026 A candid conversation about how to draw near to God with both confidence and reverence. They explore the Lord's Prayer, the raw honesty of Psalms and Job, and Jesus’ lessons on bold, persistent petition. They wrestle with forgiveness that inspires fear, assurance as a lived relationship, and why showing up matters for spiritual growth.
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Psalms And Job Show Raw Honest Prayer
- The Psalms and Job model brutally honest prayer that both praises and accuses God.
- Joseph Minich recounts Psalm 89 and Job's confrontational prayers as examples of transparency before God.
Persist Boldly In Prayer Like The Parables
- Pray with persistence and boldness even if it feels irreverent.
- Derek Rishmawy points to the unjust judge and midnight friend parables urging disciples to harass God with persistent petitions.
Approach God As The One Who Sees You
- Approach God as one who is seen, not as one who sees God; that posture yields honesty and exposure.
- Joseph Minich uses John 8's woman and Jesus' quiet writing to show nakedness before Christ enabling mercy.
