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Message Notes:
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus in you.
MAIN IDEA:
Praying is a lifestyle.
It’s a daily commitment to speaking and listening to God.
Luke 11:1
Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray… NLT
Matthew 6:5-13
5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you…7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him…9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one [for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.] NIV
Jesus gives us three basic parts to a well-rounded prayer:
1. Honor / Worship God.
2. Ask for current needs.
3. Help to overcome for ourselves and for others
In addition to “what we say”, Jesus’ life shows us prayer is also time with God and listening.
Psalm 31:20
You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. NKJV
Psalm 63:1-2
(A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah)
1 O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You;…2 So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. NKJV
Psalm 71:3
Be my strong refuge, To which I may resort continually (NKJV)
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus in you.
MAIN IDEA:
Praying is a lifestyle.
It’s a daily commitment to speaking and listening to God.
CLOSING CHALLENGE:
Will you commit to practicing praying every day, continually, and without ceasing.
If you prayed the prayer to start fresh with God today text “startagain” (one word) to 97000 so we can connect with you and help you take the next steps in this amazing decision.
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