Praying Effectively Series Concluding Message
July 25, 2021
Definition – Pray: address a solemn request or of thanks to a deity or other object of worship. Dictionary.com
Matthew 6:9-12 (NLT); Pray like this: Our Father in Heaven, may Your name be kept May Your come soon. May Your be done on Earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us today the food we , and forgive us our sins, as we have those who sin against us.
Matthew 6:33 (NLT); Seek the Kingdom of God above else, and live , and He will give you everything you need.
Effective prayer is lived out by following the wisdom and direction of the Holy Spirit from communication with the Holy Spirit and never, ever to the Bible.
Matthew 6:13 (NLT); And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the Evil one.
Effective prayer seeks the kingdom
John 10:10 (NLT); The Thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and . My purpose is to give them a rich and life.
This is war for your soul- Fight it on your knees! The GOOD NEWS is; Jesus is the Victor!
Matthew 6:14,15 (NLT); “If you forgive those who sin against you, your Heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will forgive your sins.
GRACE ABSOLUTELY MUST BE – GRACE
Matthew 6:16-18 (NLT); “And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will get. But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees will reward you.
Sincerity of heart – God sees everything including your heart!
Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT); “Don’t store up treasures here on Earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in , where moths and rust destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
What have you stored up in Eternity?