The Absence of Prayer: A Declaration of Independence from God

When we stop praying, we quietly declare, “God, I’ve got this.” Jesus said, “Without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). In this Bible message, Brother Wayne unpacks why a prayerless life equals pride, drift, and weakness—and how surrender, alignment, and Spirit-empowered prayer restore dependence on and faith in God.

What you’ll learn

Why prayer = surrender (dependence)

How prayer aligns your will to the Father’s

Where real spiritual power and authority come from

A simple daily rhythm to rebuild your prayer life

7-Day “Plug Back In” Challenge (10-10-10):
• 10 min Word • 10 min worship • 10 min prayer
Set a reminder titled “I’m not independent.”

Comment: “I’m plugging back in.”
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Book Recommendation:
Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul by Jennifer Tucker
https://amzn.to/3VQP61S

ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible
https://amzn.to/3JZuXnR

Unhurried Time With God by Jeff Wells
https://amzn.to/41TRyIC
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Key Scriptures:
John 15:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Psalm 127:1; Proverbs 3:5–6; 2 Chronicles 20:12; 1 Peter 5:6–7; Philippians 4:6; Mark 1:35; Luke 5:16; Luke 22:42; Romans 12:2; 1 Samuel 3:10; Psalm 25:14; James 5:16–18; Acts 4:31; Luke 10:19; Ephesians 6:10–18; Luke 18:1; Matthew 7:7; Mark 11:22–24; Matthew 18:18–20; James 5:14–15.

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0:00 Intro
0:25 Bible Verse
0:50 1: Prayer is surrender (dependence).
4:45 2: Prayer is Alignment (Relationship)
7:56 3: Prayer is Access to Power (Authority)
10:25 The Meaning for Us Today
8:45 Call to return to God
11:37 A Call to Action (Challenge)
12:09 Prayer
12:49 Outro