Episode Summary:
In this deeply personal and reflective episode, we step into a real-time moment of spiritual introspection. Host Lisa Meador shares how a simple question from the Lord—“Why do you pray?”—sparked a profound journey into the heart of prayer, grace, and authenticity. Through the lens of the 5L’s framework, we explore how fear-based habits can be transformed into grace-filled connection with Jesus.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Divine Questions:
  God often asks questions not for information, but for transformation. Like Adam’s “Where are you?” or Jesus’ “Who touched me?”, these questions invite us into deeper awareness and healing.
• The 5L’s in Action:
  Learn how the 5L’s framework can help untangle spiritual confusion and bring clarity to your motivations in prayer.
• From Performance to Presence:
  Discover how prayer rooted in fear and obligation can shift into a practice of love, peace, and genuine connection with Christ.
• Authenticity Over Obligation:
  “I pray because I love Him. Everything about Jesus is good. Good feels good. So I want to be like Him—because I like good.” These simple truths can reframe your entire prayer life.

📖 Scripture References:

• Matthew 6 – Jesus offers a framework for prayer
• Jeremiah 20:12, Matthew 12:25, Luke 6:8 – God knows our thoughts and intentions
• Genesis 3:9, Genesis 4:9, Mark 5:30 – Transformative questions from God
• 1 Corinthians 13:12 – “Then shall I know even as also I am known”
• 2 Corinthians 13:5 – “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith”

🧠 Reflection Questions:

• Why do you pray?
• What’s underneath that answer—fear, habit, love, or something else?
• What might shift in your relationship with God if you prayed from love instead of fear?

🔜 Coming Up Next:

In the next episode, we’ll dive into the second question the Lord asked:
“What do you want or hope to get from prayer?”
Don’t miss this continuation of the journey into grace, truth, and deeper intimacy with God.

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