1. Praying about people, with confidence in God (Philippians 1:4-6) In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy {5} because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, {6} being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

2. Pray! What keeps people from knowing God better?  Too busy  Neglecting God’s word  Neglecting fellowship  Longings, Addictions  Ungodly entertainment  Too much hobbies, entertainment  Focus on success  Focus on money, material things  Weary, Lazy  Negativity, Critical spirit  Worry, fear  Anger, conflict  Self-righteous pride

3. My (new) Prayer list Name CircumstanceSpiritual need Joe AddictionTo know God’s strength and resist Louise Health getting worse To know God’s peace and endure Don Needs a JobTo trust God’s provision, and be patient Jill Depression, guilt, anxiety To know God’s joy and forgiveness, be at peace