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One of the most outrageous claims Jesus made is His ability to defeat death. Jesus promises that if you believe in Him, you will live even if you die. The glory of this life is being fully alive in relationship with God and other people.

Jesus's claim to be the way, the truth, and the life is one of the most controversial statements in the Christian faith. For many, it sounds arrogant and narrow-minded. With so many religions in the world, with so many people sincerely following their spiritual path, how can anyone say there's only one way to the top of the mountain?

It is easy to think that God is impersonal and distant in our lives. Yet, Jesus's claim to be the Good Shepherd reveals that God wants to have an intimate and attentive relationship with His people. He knows us personally, cares for us, and wants to save us.

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Everyone seems to have an idea about who Jesus is. To some people, He's a great moral teacher. They applaud His Sermon on the Mount, His parables, His words of wisdom. Others say He's a great spiritual guide or master. However, what matters most is who Jesus says that He is.

It is easy to be impressed by Jesus' miracles, or to admire Jesus' teaching, or to get caught up in the religion that is named after Him, but miss the real Jesus. If you want to know the real Jesus, you have to admit that you need a relationship with Him and depend on Him every day.

God desires a relationship with us and prayer is our way of connecting with Him. There is so much information about prayer that it is easy to be overwhelmed and feel inadequate. Yet all God wants is an open and honest relationship with Him.

God wants to use you in prayer to bless other people. This kingdom strategy is called intercessory prayer. Intercessory prayer is not only a selfless act, it will help you experience God's passion for changing lives.

Your faith in God is an important part of your prayer life. This is what helps you pray with Holy expectation. If you want to have a healthy prayer life, you will need to develop a relationship with the Word of God and understand the promise it gives.