Seeking God for a Breakthrough
Rick Warren
How to Pray a Breakthrough Prayer — pt 1 (Gratitude, Blessing, Praying, Grateful)
Rick WarrenEpisode · 25 min · September 23, 2025
About this episode
Breakthrough prayers always include gratitude—thanking God in advance for his blessings. In this message, Pastor Rick explains how important it is to have an attitude of gratitude when you pray.
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