In a world where our attention is pulled in every direction, Pastor Jeff reminded us that the deepest work of prayer happens quietly, beneath the surface. The secret of inner prayer is not found in volume, eloquence, or activity, but in a life continually turned toward God.
Inner prayer is the hidden conversation of the heart. It is the steady awareness of God’s presence that shapes how we think, respond, and live. Jesus modelled this life by regularly withdrawing to pray, not as an escape, but as a way of remaining rooted in the Father.
We were invited to see prayer as more than set moments or spoken words. Inner prayer begins with attention. Learning to pause, to notice God with us, and to respond from trust rather than striving. Over time, this inner life forms us. It softens our hearts, steadies our emotions, and realigns our desires with God’s will.
This kind of prayer sustains us when life is busy or uncertain. It anchors us in peace when circumstances feel overwhelming. It allows the Holy Spirit to guide our thoughts, shape our choices, and produce fruit in our everyday lives.
As we continue our focus on prayer this month, we are invited to cultivate this hidden life with God. In silence and in simplicity, in stillness and in motion, God meets us. And from this secret place, a faithful, resilient, and transformed life begins to grow.
