1. You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish
Genesis 50:20
You intended to harm me, but God
intended it for good to accomplish
what is now being done,
the saving of many lives.
This morning we are going to read a parable about prayer.
Before I get into the story Jesus told I’d like us all to reflect on our own personal prayer life.
What do we pray about?
How often do we pray?
Do we keep a list of things to pray about, or do we just pray as we think about things?
Do we have a strategy in prayer, or does it feel more aimless?

2. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted,
Ephesians 4:32
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, JUST AS God in Christ forgave you.
Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Hebrews 10:17
I will REMEMBER their sins and their lawless deeds NO MORE.
This morning we are going to read a parable about prayer.
Before I get into the story Jesus told I’d like us all to reflect on our own personal prayer life.
What do we pray about?
How often do we pray?
Do we keep a list of things to pray about, or do we just pray as we think about things?
Do we have a strategy in prayer, or does it feel more aimless?

3. “To Forget” or “Remember No More”
To no longer be INFLUENCED or AFFECTED
by something
“Remember No More”
Your past sins will not influence MY attitude towards you, affect your standing with ME, or change how I feel about you!
This morning we are going to read a parable about prayer.
Before I get into the story Jesus told I’d like us all to reflect on our own personal prayer life.
What do we pray about?
How often do we pray?
Do we keep a list of things to pray about, or do we just pray as we think about things?
Do we have a strategy in prayer, or does it feel more aimless?

4. Philippians 3:13-14
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward
in Christ Jesus.
This morning we are going to read a parable about prayer.
Before I get into the story Jesus told I’d like us all to reflect on our own personal prayer life.
What do we pray about?
How often do we pray?
Do we keep a list of things to pray about, or do we just pray as we think about things?
Do we have a strategy in prayer, or does it feel more aimless?

5. (my pursuit in the race)
Forgetting what is behind
(my place in the race)
Straining toward what is ahead
(my pace in the race)
Pressing on toward the goal
(my pursuit in the race)
This morning we are going to read a parable about prayer.
Before I get into the story Jesus told I’d like us all to reflect on our own personal prayer life.
What do we pray about?
How often do we pray?
Do we keep a list of things to pray about, or do we just pray as we think about things?
Do we have a strategy in prayer, or does it feel more aimless?

6. all my trouble and all my father’s household.”
Genesis 41:50-51
Before the years of famine came, two sons were born to Joseph….Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh
and said, “It is because
GOD HAS MADE ME FORGET
all my trouble and all my father’s household.”
This morning we are going to read a parable about prayer.
Before I get into the story Jesus told I’d like us all to reflect on our own personal prayer life.
What do we pray about?
How often do we pray?
Do we keep a list of things to pray about, or do we just pray as we think about things?
Do we have a strategy in prayer, or does it feel more aimless?

7. This morning we are going to read a parable about prayer.
Before I get into the story Jesus told I’d like us all to reflect on our own personal prayer life.
What do we pray about?
How often do we pray?
Do we keep a list of things to pray about, or do we just pray as we think about things?
Do we have a strategy in prayer, or does it feel more aimless?

8. Which way are you leaning today? What are you pursuing today?
Is something in your past leading your race?
shame, guilt, an offender, a betrayal, etc.
Which way are you leaning today?
Towards the character of God, His ways & promises for today OR
what the Enemy has or attempted to steal, kill or destroy in your life?
What are you pursuing today?
revenge, justice, amends, apology, being a godly parent,
closer walk with Jesus, God’s glory, stronger marriage and family, etc.
This morning we are going to read a parable about prayer.
Before I get into the story Jesus told I’d like us all to reflect on our own personal prayer life.
What do we pray about?
How often do we pray?
Do we keep a list of things to pray about, or do we just pray as we think about things?
Do we have a strategy in prayer, or does it feel more aimless?