14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, EPHESIANS 3:14-15 ESV

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, “I bow my knees… ” EPHESIANS 3:14-19 ESV “…before the Father”

“What comes to mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” A.W. Tozer BEFORE THE FATHER

23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” JOHN 4:23-24 ESV “…before the Father”

Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: LUKE 11:1-4 ESV “…before the Father”

“Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” LUKE 11:1-4 ESV “…before the Father”

1.Suffering/Unanswered prayer. Jeremiah 15:17-19 (AMP) 17 I did not sit with the group of those who celebrate, Nor did I rejoice; I sat alone because Your [powerful] hand was upon me, For You had filled me with indignation [at their sin]. Sources of Misconceptions

1.Suffering/Unanswered prayer. Jeremiah 15:17-19 (AMP) 18 Why has my pain been perpetual And my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Will you indeed be to me like a deceptive brook With water that is unreliable? Sources of Misconceptions

1.Suffering/Unanswered prayer. Jeremiah 15:17-19 (AMP) 18 Why has my pain been perpetual And my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Will you indeed be to me like a deceptive brook With water that is unreliable? Sources of Misconceptions

1.Suffering/Unanswered prayer. Jeremiah 15:17-19 (AMP) 19 Therefore, thus says the L ORD [to Jeremiah], “If you repent [and give up this mistaken attitude of despair and self-pity], then I will restore you [to a state of inner peace] Sources of Misconceptions

1.Suffering/Unanswered prayer. Jeremiah 15:17-19 (AMP) 19b So that you may stand before Me [as My obedient representative]; And if you separate the precious from the worthless [examining yourself and cleansing your heart from unwarranted doubt concerning My faithfulness], Sources of Misconceptions

1.Suffering/Unanswered prayer. Jeremiah 15:17-19 (AMP) 19c You will become My spokesman. Let the people turn to you [and learn to value My values]— But you, you must not turn to them [with regard for their idolatry and wickedness]., Sources of Misconceptions

1.Suffering/Unanswered prayer. Luke 11:11,12 11 What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? Sources of Misconceptions

2. Erroneous beliefs Luke 5:1-11 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Sources of Misconceptions

2. Erroneous beliefs Luke 5: Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. 4 And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” Sources of Misconceptions

2. Erroneous beliefs Luke 5: And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. 7 They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. Sources of Misconceptions

2. Erroneous beliefs Luke 5: But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, Sources of Misconceptions

2. Erroneous beliefs Luke 5: and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” 11 And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him. Sources of Misconceptions

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. EPHESIANS 3:20-21 ESV