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This article delves into the topic of prayer, highlighting its significance in the lives of believers. It explores the influence of the Old Testament Liturgy and emphasizes the intimate and prayerful relationship that individuals can have with God through the Holy Spirit. It also discusses the importance of addressing God as our heavenly Father and seeking His will in our prayers. The article concludes by emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer and the importance of maintaining open communication with God.
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BGG 28 July 2019 Lord, teach us to pray Luke 11; 1-11
God thundered from the mountain top See God and die… Holy of Holies yet many had a close and prayerful relationship with God influence of the Old Testament
Liturgy; good and bad Man surrounds God in mystery
the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8; 15b Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” Galatians 4; 6 Our Father in Heaven
heavenly Father
Hallowed; Holy Due respect; like in heaven too Daniel 7; 13-14 Revelations 4; 8b-11 Authority; worship; Holy, worthy to receive glory, honour and power Hallowed be your name
Your Kingdom come it’s already here! the Kingdom of Heaven is like…
may seem bad to us now Gethsemane ultimately the best way your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven
only now do our needs come up enough for today how about long term concerns? Be persistent! God will give us what we need if we ask Give us each day our daily bread
trouble is…… Our prayers start here!
so simple, a child can do it so profound; cannot do it justice Conclusion
teach us to pray not teach us how to pray
sets our attitude helps us communicate with God (Romans 8; 26b) formal prayers can help us structure our relationship God wants us to talk to Him and He will speak to us too Keep a channel open to Him role of the Holy Spirit
Our Father in heaven Hallowed be your name Your Kingdom come Your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us And lead us not into temptation But deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory For ever and ever Amen