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When you pray: Week 1 - The Secret Place - Paul Maughan

34 min · 1. juni 2026
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In this episode, Paul kicks off our new series, When You Pray, by exploring what it truly means to step into "the secret place" of prayer. Grounded in Matthew 6:5-8, Paul unpacks Jesus' core teachings on prayer through a three-part framework: The Warning against performing for others, The Invitation to shut the door and meet with a Father who sees in secret, and The Correction to abandon empty, repetitive phrases. He gets honest about why prayer can feel so difficult, confronting the seven major hurdles we face—from busyness and doubt to pride and spiritual opposition. Whether you feel like you've just been dabbling or find yourself distracted, this message is a call to move toward a disciplined, devoted partnership with God through confession, commitment, and community. Tune in, find out how you can get involved with Common Ground Sea Point's upcoming June prayer initiatives, including our monthly prayer meetings, life groups, and day of fasting, and if you have missed anything or would like to find all our resources for the series, head over to this page - https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/when-you-pray [ https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/when-you-pray ]

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