In this sermon, “P.R.A.Y. ~ Ask,” returns to our focus this year on Spiritual Discipline. Returning to our exploration of prayer and the importance of approaching God with reverence and faith that we can have in doing as we have discussed these past several weeks to understand what we are doing in that we are having a conversation with God almighty the maker of Heaven and Earth. In this, we will briefly recap the importance of pausing and rejoicing in Him allowing us to align our requests with His will. In this, we will discover how we can ask God in confidence in all things big and small, and everything in between and beyond, and God will always respond to our needs, providing what we really need when we need it. Then we will discover what it means to pray in the name of Jesus, and what that means. Finally, it challenges us to grow in our life of prayer more and more in our relationship with Him.
Recording
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Study Guide
Take the sermon further with friends and family with these discussion questions.
1 – Why is it important to pause, be still, and acknowledge God’s presence before starting all of our asking in prayer?
– Application: What specific aspects of prayer do you feel you need to learn more about or practice?
2 – What does it mean to hallow God’s name and acknowledge His holiness before presenting our needs in prayer?
– Application: How can you improve your own prayer routine to better glorify and acknowledge God’s holiness?
3 – How can we be sure that our prayers align with Jesus’ character and purpose?
– Application: How can you apply the understanding of Jesus’ character and purpose to your own prayer requests?
4 – What role does gratitude play in the transformative power of prayer in our lives?
– Application: In what ways have you experienced the transformative power of gratitude in your prayer life?
5 – How can persisting with prayer deepen our bond with God?
– Application: Reflect on a time when a prayer of yours was not answered immediately. How did this experience impact your faith and understanding of God’s purpose for you?
Scripture References
Jeremiah 29:13
Matthew 6:9-13
Psalm 96:4-5
Matthew 7:7-11
Matthew 6:7-8
James 4:2-4
John 14:13-14
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Luke 18:1-8
Psalms 90:4