Anchored: Resting in Prayer

In this week’s Anchored series, Pastor Hannah invites us to rethink prayer—not primarily as asking God for things, but as cultivating an ongoing, loving relationship with God. Drawing from Psalm 73, she explores how prayer becomes a space where trust, intimacy, and awareness of God’s presence are formed over time. Through the example of Asaph’s honest wrestling with injustice and his ultimate declaration that “God’s presence is all I need,” Pastor Hannah reminds us that prayer is where we learn to rest in God, even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. Through personal stories and practical invitation, Pastor Hannah reflects on how deep trust is built slowly through consistent presence, much like any meaningful relationship. She challenges us to consider what kind of relationship with God we hope to have years from now and whether our daily choices are leading us there. Telling a story of her unfortunate flat tire, she illustrates how prayer empowers us to carry the weight of life with strength and stability that comes from God rather than sheer willpower. Pastor Hannah teaches us the Welcoming Prayer and gives an invitation to step more intentionally into prayer practices that help us slow down, surrender control, and experience the sustaining presence and power of God.