The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. John 10:10
People that Thrive understand that prayer CONNECTS US TO life
To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. —Martin Luther King JR
Powerful Prayer is not the words that you say, but the mindset that is attached to that prayer!
6 Mindsets of the Lords Prayer
1. Make it Personal
Our Father in heaven Matthew 6:9
“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it! John 14:12-14
2. Honor the name of God
Hallowed be Your name. Matthew 6:9
For you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy.” 1 Peter 2:9-10
3. Seek God’s agenda
Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2
Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s masterpiece, He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the things he planned for us long ago.”
4. Ask God to be your source
Give us this day our daily bread. Matthew 6:11
Give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. Proverbs 30:8
“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35
5. Full circle forgiveness
And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. Matthew 6:12
6. Lets Fight
“And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:13
Ephesians 6:10-11,18 “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes….And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayer.”
James 5:16 “The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much”
TAKE HOME