June 30th When/How shall I pray?
Just rubbed the Bible… Jeannie Christ appears (poof)

I only talk to God when I need a favor
And I only pray when I ain’t got a prayer
So, who the hell am I, who the hell am I to expect a savior?
If I only talk to God when I need a favor
But God, I need a favor!!

Prayer is simply talking to God…

Middle school illustration talking to a girl…

Illustration of Cameron speaking to me -Oh righteous and benevolent father, who provides me with every meal and a roof over my head, who drives me to tennis practice and assist with my homework… may I please out of the bounty of your mercy receive money to go to the movie with my friend… it is in your blessed name that I ask.

Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

If God was Warren Buffett or the Head doctor at the Mayo Clinic. Would I make financial decisions or health decisions without consulting them?

But if my dad was Warren Buffett and I had made ignorant financial decisions, he wouldn’t just bail me out…

Last week I spoke about God is “in it with us”

Prayer is not…
Prayer is not a monologue, it’s a dialogue.

Prayer it’s not mainly about talking, it’s about listening.

Prayer is not to get God to do something… most often it is to align us with what is God’s best.

Romans 8:26-27 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

Prayer changes me more than it motivates God

Prayer is not an event, it is a lifestyle.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Philippians 4: 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Prayer should be as natural as breathing.

Movie - Relationship is in the dialogue

Prayer beads…

Already hearing from God!
Sunday Statements:

“Are you sitting in my living room watching my family”
“it was exactly what I needed to hear”