Living a Life in Sandals: Proper Prayers

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June 9, 2024
Living a Life in Sandals

"Living a Life in Prayer: Proper Prayers" dissects Matthew 6:9-13, revealing the depth of the Lord's Prayer beyond memorization. Each verse is explored to illuminate its significance, guiding us to sincere, meaningful prayer that fosters a closer relationship with God and aligns our hearts with His will.

Discussion Questions for Growth Groups

When you are praying do you try to get God into alignment with your wants/desires or are you bending your prayers to match with what God has planned for you?
Can you recite the Lord's Prayer by memory? Try it...don't sneak a peek!
Discuss what each section of the Lord's Prayer means to you (noting the explanation at the end of each line):
- Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (Adoration)
- They Kingdom come. They will be done in earth , as it is in heaven. (Submission)
- Give us this day our daily bread. (Provision)
- Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. (Confession)
- And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (Protection)
When we pray we tend to tell God how big our problems are. What would our life & prayers look like if we told our problems how big our God is?
Do you really want a God so small that you can convince Him that your way is better? Explain.
God wants to be in relationship with us. No act of connection is too big or too small for God. He wants to be in community with us on a personal level and this connection gives God the opportunity to show His power and strength in our lives.
Share a time you prayed for something and that prayer wasn't answered the way you wanted. How does this experience build your relationship with God?
Share a time you prayed for something and that prayer was answered in the way that you wanted. How does this experience build your relationship with God?

June 9, 2024
Mitch Todd
Lord's Prayer

Matthew 6: 9-13

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