Prayer is often described as the lifeblood of the Christian faith—a direct line of communication with God. To pray with abandon is to approach God with complete openness and vulnerability.
Scripture offers numerous examples: King David pouring out his soul in the Psalms, Hannah weeping bitterly before the Lord, and Jesus praying with such intensity in Gethsemane. These prayers were raw, real, and powerful.
In prayer, it’s easy to focus on our needs, desires, and requests. While God invites us to bring our petitions before Him, there is a deeper invitation. Looking at the Lord’s Prayer, we read, “Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name.” To seek God’s face is to pursue His presence, character, and heart above all else. It’s the difference between wanting what God can give us and wanting God Himself.
This training is for pastors, ministers, and laypersons.