What if prayer was more than a wish list? What if it was a supernatural act of trust, surrender, and relationship?

In this message, Pastor Aaron McRae explores Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 7 to ask, seek, and knock. Through this passage—and with a deep dive into God’s character—we learn that prayer isn’t just about getting what we want, but becoming who God is shaping us to be.

You’ll discover:
Why how you wait matters in prayer
What it means to truly trust God as your Father
The difference between praying for comfort vs. praying for courage
Why persistent, hope-filled prayer transforms you from the inside out

🔑 Key Scriptures:
Matthew 7:7–11
Matthew 6:9–10 (The Lord’s Prayer)
James 1:17, Philippians 1:6, Colossians 3:1
John 14:13–14, John 15:7

🙌 Let this message challenge you to pray boldly, trust deeply, and live with your heart aligned to God's will—not just to get answers, but to walk closer with Him.

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Welcome to our June 1st message as we kick off Hillside’s new summer series: And / Also.

This week, we dive into Welcoming Prayer—an invitation to welcome God into every opportunity, every relationship, and every part of our lives. Prayer isn’t just a spiritual task—it’s a relationship. Learn how prayer in Jesus' name helps us align with God’s heart and purposes, both for ourselves and the world around us.

Use our Summer Journal (print or digital) to practice Rhythms & Relationships all season long!

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What if your season of waiting isn’t a setback, but a setup for something greater?

In this week’s sermon Junior High Director, Sean Murphy, explores Psalm 40:1–3 and the truth that our waiting can draw us closer to God, deepen our trust, and become a powerful testimony to others. Pastor Sean shares personal stories, biblical insight, and even the words of an 8th-grade student to show that when we wait expectantly—not passively—God hears, God moves, and God transforms.

🔑 Big Ideas:

• Waiting focuses our prayers
• Waiting draws us into God's power
• Waiting becomes our witness

📖 Scripture Focus:

• Psalm 40:1–3
• Romans 8:24–26
• Matthew 16:21–23
• John 15:1–5
• 1 Corinthians 3:10–15

Whether you’re in a season of delay, uncertainty, or spiritual dryness, this message reminds you that God sees you, hears your cry, and is working even in the silence.

You’ll leave encouraged to:

• Pray with expectancy
• Trust God’s timing
• Share your story to build others’ faith

Let this summer be a time of “rhythms and relationships” as we wait well—and witness boldly.

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• Psalm 40:1–3 (NIV)
• Romans 8:24–26
• Jonathan Pennington – The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing
• John Mark Comer – Live No Lies
• Junior High Ministry Testimony: Faith Walker, 8th Grade

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