You Lovingly Desire Intimacy with Me “See what sort of love the Father has given to us: that we should be called God’s children – and indeed we are! For this reason the world does not know us: because it did not know him.” —1 John 3:1 “By this the love of God is revealed …
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23311 Relationship Overview
Focus on your relationship with God, your Heavenly Father Heavenly Father, You lovingly desire intimacy with me. “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!” —1 John 3:1, NLT Therefore: I will seek You wholeheartedly. “When you seek me in prayer and worship, …
23301 How to Use This Prayer Guide
This Lord’s Prayer Guide has been designed to help jump-start and inspire new believers in their prayer life. But it is also a tool for other believers to deepen their relationship with God through prayer. Don’t let the structure of the guide get in the way of the Holy Spirit’s prompting as you explore new …
23300 The Lord’s Prayer Guide Overview
How to Use this Prayer Guide THE LORD’S PRAYER (Matthew 6:9–13, NIV) “This, then, is how you should pray” 1. Relationship “Our Father in heaven” Focus on your relationship with God, your Heavenly Father Affirm your special relationship with our heavenly Father through Jesus Christ. Thank God for how He has demonstrated His love and …
23102 Why Pray?
God wants you to pray. Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. (Colossians 4:2) God is listening. When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers. (Jeremiah 29:12) God answers prayer. Before they even call out, I will respond; while they are still speaking, …
23101 What is Prayer?
Prayer is our intimate connection with God — the God who has all of the answers to all of life’s questions. Prayer as Petition God wants you to know Him so well that you will always feel like talking to Him … even when you sin. Prayer is one of the most incredible privileges we have. …