Some people worry about where or how you pray. But as Pastor Mike shares in today's study, the more important matter is that of your heart. Kneeling before the Lord won't get your answers any sooner. Escaping a noisy room for your “war room” will help you concentrate better, but it won't guarantee results. The Lord cares about the attitude of your heart. Are you submitting to His will? Are you ready to hear a no? The where and how can aid in prayer, but the genuine concern is attitude.

As Pastor Mike shares in today's message, there are many parts of prayer. The most often spoken prayer is for our physical needs. While there is nothing wrong with bringing your desires to the Lord, the heart’s needs are often forgotten. A quick one-minute prayer doesn't allow for the peeling away of the heart to allow for the innermost thoughts to be exposed. When was the last time you spent a considerable amount of time with the Lord, pouring out your heart to Him? Make time today!

Pastor Mike uses the analogy of a car engine to share the point that each church member has a specific role to play. Without pistons, a crankshaft, or a timing belt, the car would not run. Similarly, a church body needs a teacher, someone to balance the books, ushers, and childcare workers. When a part or person is missing, nothing runs as it should. After today's message, ask yourself if you are serving where the Lord desires you to be. Or is the engine failing to run due to your absence?

There are many nuances to the Christian faith that we just don't understand in our culture today. For example, if a man who was not circumcised as an infant wanted to follow the God of Israel, he would need to visit his doctor for an excruciating procedure! Thankfully as Pastor Mike shares in today's message, Jesus has taken care of this problem by making two divided people groups come together as one. Now Jew and Gentile can approach God, regardless of their history. Jesus unites all.

Have you ever experienced someone trying to serve within the church in a way that just doesn't fit? When you build a house, each piece of material has a specific purpose. You can't use carpet as shingles or skip 2x4s during framing. You must follow the builder’s blueprints, or you'll have a mess! Likewise, as Pastor Mike shares in today's study, you must listen to the Lord's direction before stepping in to serve. He is the master designer and has a specific role for each of His children.

Part of the family experience of belonging to the Church is the blessings and joys that come from a close community. Some of these blessings, such as meals during a time of struggle, are measurable. As Pastor Mike shares in today's lesson, others are unknown, such as the countless prayers on your behalf. It is a blessing to share with others, which means at times you must allow others to bless you. Don't be so full of yourself to not allow others to serve you during a time of need.

Did you know that you can boldly enter the throne room of God? Today, you learn from Pastor Mike's message that Jesus has made it possible for you to come to the Lord anytime you want. No longer are you excluded from having access to Him. Pastor Mike explains that you don't need to have any other person be the go-between. Jesus is your intermediary and has bridged the gap by His sacrifice on the cross. Because of His shed blood, you can go to the Lord anytime and any day that you want.

“Your praise will ever be on my lips.” In today's message from Pastor Mike, he teaches you that it is God Himself that makes us able to praise. Every good and perfect gift comes from His hand. Every blessing is from Him and Him alone. Pastor Mike encourages you, to make a habit of offering praise to the Lord for all that He's done. Keep praise on your lips constantly to Him. He is worthy of it all. Think of all of the blessings that God has extended to you over the course of your life, and offer up your praise!

Seek and you shall find. Knock and the door will be answered to you. As you listen to today's message from Pastor Mike, he encourages you to seek after the Lord. If you desire the peace of God in your life, you need to seek after Christ. All peace, joy, and love are found in Christ. Pastor Mike urges you, that when you draw near to the Lord, He will draw near to you. So make a commitment in your days and weeks to draw near to Him. Set up a healthy rhythm through prayer, devotions, and staying in Scripture.

Did you know that the blood of Christ provides an equalizer? In today's message from Pastor Mike, he encourages you that God is not the God of partiality. All of God's sons and daughters are one in Christ. There is no more Jew or Gentile, but all are one in Jesus. And it's only by the blood of Jesus that makes this possible. This grace should make every believer turn from pride to humility. And from critical to tender. What an amazing friend and gift we have in the love and sacrifice of our Savior Jesus.