
1 John 5:14-15
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
Prayer is not a
relationship its a
relationship
2 Purposes of Prayer:
Connection - To Know God (Intimacy) Intercession - To See Things Change (Results)
It’s more about
than it is about asking.
Matthew 6:9-10
“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.’”
Luke 1:37-38
“For the word of God will never fail” Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her.”
Its not about overcoming God’s
, it is about tapping into his
1 John 5:14-15
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.”
2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.”
2 Corinthians 1:20
“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.”
It’s about praying God’s promises not out of my hopes but out of my
.
Romans 8:16-17
“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.”