Why do you pray? In Matthew 6 Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray, but before He warns them about what not to do. Join us as Dallas unpacks Matthew 6:5-8 and examines this very personal question.

This episode is a companion to Dallas's book, How Do I Actually Pray?, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million.

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Timestamps:

• 00:00 — Why do you pray? (episode intro)
• 00:14 — Welcome to the Good Morning Devotional Podcast
• 00:55 — Starting a new series through the Lord's Prayer
• 01:18 — Reading Matthew 6:5–8
• 02:07 — Group 1: praying to be seen (the hypocrites)
• 02:58 — What their motive really was
• 03:23 — Group 2: heaping up empty phrases
• 03:43 — What "vain repetition" actually means — manipulating God
• 04:10 — Checking your heart before you pray
• 04:38 — Are you praying to be seen, or to encounter God?
• 05:14 — Are you praying because you're hurting?
• 05:42 — Are you praying to be changed, or to be recognized?
• 06:10 — Why are you seeking the face of God today?
• 06:32 — Closing thoughts
• 06:40 — Where to find How Do I Actually Pray?
• 07:01 — Connect with Dallas (socials)
• 07:29 — About the Geek Devotions Podcast Network
• 07:50 — Sign-off