Psalm 32 - Hindrances to Prayer

About this episode

John Baumgartner discusses the challenges of prayer and the nature of God's mercy as described in Psalm 32.

John Baumgartner \\ Jesus was always praying and seeking communion with His Father, and He has given us the same Spirit of adoption that we too cry out, “Abba! Father!” Prayer is the most natural act of the new creation we are in Christ, but also the most difficult for sinners. We are afraid to show our sins to God and instead try to hide from Him. We imagine that He would be angry to see us, but He is a God of infinite mercy and pity. He bids you come and welcomes you as your God and Father.

Topics covered

• prayer
• communion with God
• sin
• mercy

Keywords

• Psalm 32
• Hindrances to Prayer
• Spirit of adoption
• Abba Father

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