When You Pray: Aligning Our Will With God’s

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This message explores the true purpose and power of prayer, reminding us that effective prayer is not about getting what we want, changing God's mind, or using many words. Instead, prayer is a profound invitation to align our will with God's, trusting His timing, wisdom, and greater plan. Through Scripture and examples like Elijah, Moses, and Christ, we're encouraged to seek God's glory above all, even when the answer is "not now." Ultimately, prayer is a sacred dialogue that shapes our hearts, draws us closer to God, and transforms our desires to reflect His will.

Brian Shaw

Brian Shaw has been a member of the Church of God since 1982. He was ordained an elder in the United Church of God in September, 2003 and was hired into the full-time ministry in September, 2009. Completing UCG Pastoral Training in March 2010, Mr. Shaw presently serves as the pastor of the UCG congregations in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Little Falls, and Duluth, Minnesota, as well as Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Mr. Shaw also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Sciences from the State University of New York at Oswego, and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He also received the Vachel Pennebaker Award in Direct Marketing from DePaul University.