This episode is a prayer-centered devotional that opens a new mini-series focused on living with a deeper awareness of Jesus’s presence. J.D. reads from Acts 1:4–11 and reflects on the ascension of Jesus as the foundation for Christian prayer, emphasizing that prayer is not sending thoughts “out there,” but speaking directly to the risen Christ who is “right here, right now.” He frames the ascension as both Jesus’s exaltation and his nearness, arguing that prayer gives believers immediate access to him and participation in God’s will on earth.
The second half continues with a family-led worship segment, featuring a hymn, “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian,” sung as a heartfelt expression of longing rather than performance. The conversation highlights that becoming more like Jesus is not about striving harder, but about trusting more and allowing “Christ in you” to shape the heart from within.
CHAPTERS:
14:15 Introduction to Prayer and Longing
20:08 The Secret to Being Like Jesus
21:04 Sowing the Love of Jesus
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