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The Way of Prayer

• The way of Christ is a way of

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• The way of Christ is praying from a place of , in a dynamic relationship with God; not , hoping to manipulate an impersonal deity.

  1. Jesus’ way of prayer changes the way that we view .
    o Matthew 6:5-8
    o Prayer is not an meeting with God.
    o Prayer is a meeting.
    o Matthew 6:9
    o Matthew 7:7-11
    o Jesus modeled a relationship that comes from with God.
  2. Jesus’ way of prayer changes the way we view .
    o Luke 18:9-14
    o Matthew 6:10-11
  3. Jesus’ way of prayer results in changing the way we view .
    o Matthew 5:43-48
    o Our reward isn’t in getting our way. Rather our reward is that look more like our heavenly Father.
    o There is a transformation in our hearts when we (pray) for others.
    o Matthew 6:12-14

Resources for growth:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning prayer call: join through the Vineyard Gilbert app or at: https://vineyardgilbert.com/prayer

Lectio 365 App: available for apple or android.

How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig

Community: https://vineyardgilbert.com/community