Kingdom Priority

Unforgiveness doesn't punish the offender. It punishes the offended, until it is forgiven.

Scripture:

Matthew 6:9-13

1 John 1:8-9

Key Points:

-Prayer involves receiving God's pardon for our sins so that our friendship with him can be closer.

4 Truths:

-You walk in the freedom of forgiveness and your relationship with God is eternally secure.

-Your fellowship with God can still experience turbulence and friction because of sin in your life.

-When you confess your sin and boldly ask for forgiveness on the basis of grace, God forgives, and cleans you.

-God's desire is for you to walk clean and forgiven at all times so that you can experience his power and victory daily.

Prayer is how we affirm God as our Provider and trust him to be faithful to his promises.

I commit to:

1. Being honest about my needs.

2. Managing well what God provides me.

3. Trusting God in every circumstance.

Each year we start off the new year with a time of prayer and fasting. This helps us to get focused for the New Year and stay in step with God. We have resources to understand why we fast, a scripture reading plan for adults, and kids, and much more. We hope you will plan to participate this year. It could literally change your life. This is a great way to start your year right with God.

Praising God in prayer

Isaiah 9:6-7 Our Mind's Picture of God Often Doesn't Match Who He Actually Is.

Matthew 2:13-23 Our Disappointment Doesn't Mean The God-Dream Is A Dead Dream

John 1:9-14 Our Bad Experiences Aren't Beyond Jesus' Ability To Relate

1. Ministry often Interrupts our routines.

2. God is always available to Anyone who seeks him.

3. Threats to our Position and Power are often opportunities for Legacy.

Luke 2:8-20

Matthew 2:1-12

Never confuse God's silence with God's absence.

Thankful hearts lead to giving hearts.