Message Notes

November 8, 2026

Thoughts & Prayers

by Scott Ancarrow

Prayer Hands graphic Thoughts and Prayers

Listening Prayer

1 Samuel 3:1-10, Psalm 23 

Prayer isn’t just about what we’re saying - it’s about how we’re listening. 

1 Samuel 3:1-10

God Told me....

We pray to "practice" tuning into God's character and ways. 

1 Samuel 3:10 

John 10:27

Psalm 23 

What helps us grow as listeners ?

  • Retreating from busyness - making space & slowing down (Luke 5:16, Psalm 23:2) 

  • Remove distraction/barriers to hearing well (Psalm 23:2b) 

  • Redirection through ongoing acknowledgement & alignment (Psalm 23:4) 

  • Remain - Continually returning to God & receieving God's delight (Psalm 23:5-6) 

  • Regularity 

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