The Focus of Our Prayers

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The Focus of Our Prayers Psalm 34:11-18 The Focus of Our Prayers Relationship with God, Matthew 7:11 Church a house of prayer, Isaiah 56:7 Vigilant, 1 Thess. 5:17; Col. 4:2

Focusing Prayer: Our Father Our Father in heaven, Matthew 6:9 Provider and Protector, Matthew 6: 25-33; Galatians 4:4-7; 1 John 3:1 Physically and spiritually – We depend upon our heavenly Father Humble reverence is due Him (Matt. 6:9)

Focusing Prayer: Seek God’s Favor Privilege, Philippians 4:6-7 (Isa. 55:6-7) Ask and receive, Matthew 7:7-8 Right motives (James 4:3) Right faith (1 John 5:14-15) Right things (Matthew 6:10-13) Guidelines: God’s will, our faith and a sincere heart, Hebrews 4:16; 1 John 3:22

Focusing Prayer: Our Faith Trust our heavenly Father, James 1:5-8; Psalm 40:1-4; 34:4-10 Devoted to His will, Matthew 26:36-44 “Thy will be done” Trust God hears and answers, Matt. 7:11 Do not be discouraged (Luke 18:1, 8) Prayer works (James 5:16)

Why do we lose focus when we pray? Sinful distractions, Luke 21:34-36 Too busy, Ephesians 6:18 Self-reliance, Luke 18:9-14 Don’t expect answers, Mark 11:22-24 Discontent over answers, 2 Cor. 12:8-10

Focus our prayers by remembering... Who we speak to, Acts 1:24; 4:24 What we want to say, Colossians 1:9 Why we are praying, Colossians 1:10-11 God hears and answers us, 1 John 5:14-15 Environment, Mark 1:35; Acts 10:9-10 Give up the “I can do it alone” mentality, 1 Peter 5:5-7 (Hebrews 5:7-8)

Keep Focused When You Pray Tremendous spiritual blessing Not a casual, half-hearted exercise Not a recital of rehearsed phrases Sentiment of our heart before God Reverent honor and humble praise Focus on: Father - Favor - Faith