THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER

The desire for transformation lies deep in

every human heart. This is why people

enter therapy, join health clubs, get into

recovery groups, read self-help books,

attend motivational seminars, and make

New Year’s resolutions. The possibility of

transformation is the essence of hope.

John Ortberg

OUR REALITY: T. D. D.

We are TIRED (multi-tasking, stressed out, exhausted)

We are DISTRACTED (addicted & distracted by our stuff)

We are DISCOURAGED (world injustices, our own weaknesses)

GOD’S SOLUTION:TRAINING - SPIRITUAL

DISCIPLESHIP

Come, follow me, Jesus said…

(Matthew 4:19) NIV

Come to me. Get away with me and

you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you

how to take a real rest. Walk with me

and work with me - watch how I do it…

(Matthew 11:28,29) Message

Train yourself to be godly.

(Exercise daily in God)

(1 Timothy 4:7) NIV / Message

SOLITUDE

is the pathway to effective

PRAYER

1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread. 4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”

Luke 11:1-4

How Do We Grow in theSpiritual Discipline of Prayer?

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place.

- They studied Jesus’ prayer teachings

- They studied Jesus’ prayer habits

- They studied Jesus’ prayers

Hebrews 12:2

When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray…

How hungry are you to SEEK God?

Philippians 3:8,10 / Hebrews 11:6

2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread. 4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”

Praise & Worship

Kingdom Restoration

Provision & Intercession

Forgiveness & Reconciliation

Protection

STUDY

SEEKSKILL

How Do We Grow in theSpiritual Discipline of Prayer?