Two Views on Prayer

Why do we pray—really? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that the ultimate purpose of prayer is not self-fulfillment but the glory of God. Jesus Himself said He answers prayer “so that the Father may be glorified in the Son” (John 14:13). And even when God meets our needs, the goal remains the same: His Name honored and His goodness displayed. Dr. Youssef also tackles two common extremes believers fall into: Fatalism: “Prayer doesn’t matter—God will do what He will do,” Manipulation: “Prayer makes God act like He wouldn’t otherwise.”

 

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