Calvary Church

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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Can Prayer be that difficult? (1)


'...Therefore, pray: Our Father in Heaven...' Matthew 6:9 NKJV

I want to share something special with you on the prayer front. Its a new way to pray. For only $39.99 my new system will guarantee you results in heaven. God will hear you and respond quicker and faster. Buy this amazing new product now and I'll throw in another system for you to share with someone else for free. Don't you wish it was that easy? Buy this and your guaranteed results in heaven. Jesus in Matthew 6 taught us to pray the only way we need to: (1) 'Our Father in Heaven.' When you say, 'Father' you are acknowledging that you're 'family', that you have a special relationship with God which entitles you to go to Him at any time, confident you're loved, welcomed and assured of His favor. When you say, 'in Heaven,' you can go no higher. You're drawing what you need from the ultimate source of goodness, grace, mercy, provision, protection and authority. What a privilege! (2) 'Hallowed be Your name.' (Matthew 6:9 NKJV) This thought should always be uppermost in your mind: 'Whatever I do today, Lord, whether in thought, word or deed, let it honor You.' People should be able to look at your life and want to become acquainted with the One you serve. (3) 'Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.' (Matthew 6:10 NKJV) Each time you choose to say no to yourself and yes to God's will, you demonstrate to a watching world what it means to live as a citizen of His Kingdom. Note the words, 'as it is in Heaven.' Is anyone in Heaven fearful or doubting? Stubborn or disobedient? Critical or negative? When the enemy brings something to your door that's contrary to God's will, you have the authority to rise up and say, 'If it's not done and approved in Heaven it has no place in my life here on earth.' When it comes to disobedience, refuse to accept the package and sign the receipt. The one thing Satan hopes you never discover is that you have the God-given authority to restrict his movements in your life. So what are you waiting for? Give the devil a hike and follow the Father. You are loved...

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