Rejoice in the Lord...Always!

Praying the Jesus Way #2...Seeing God for Who He Is


Listen Later

In Matthew 6:9-10, Jesus gives us words that we can use to pray to God.  There are four main points to consider when we pray.  First, we need to acknowledge our relationship with God.  He is Our Father.  He doesn't owe us anything, but as our "Daddy" ("Abba" in Aramaic), He wants to bless us as a loving Father.  Second, we need to recognize our reaponsibility to uphold God's reputation.  The first four of the ten comandments were dedicated to our obligation to put God first.  We have become very casual in our references to God.  However, we should uphold God's name and keep it Holy.  Third, we need to remember that we are a part of God's realm/kingdom.  He should reign in the hearts of believers and seek to build His kingdom, The Kingdom of Heaven.  And, finally, we need to recognize God's right to rule in our lives.  God reigns with Absolute Sovereignty. Bottom line...WHO is on the throne of your life?  Are you willing to say, "God please run my life."  Do you surrender ALL?

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Rejoice in the Lord...Always!By OldNewHope Baptist