# Teach Us To Pray

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Podcast: [Vessel Houston](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vessel-houston-6612286)
Published: 2025-07-29T19:19:18+00:00
Episode link: https://vesselhouston.org/liturgy/gathering-liturgy-250727-teach-us-to-pray
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## Resource

We resist prayer to the same degree that we resist relationship. As a herald of hope to a world in turmoil, Jesus calls us the Church to a deeper embrace of both; each strengthening the other. Prayer is not a static set of words to parrot, but an invitation into loving and honest dialogue wherein we gain new sight for God’s activity in the world and within our own hearts. (sermon begins at 01:00) Scripture & Quotations Luke 11:1-13 “The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.” Søren Kierkegaard

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