ENGAGE IN PRAYER – Day 8 – July 28

Engage = to do, or to take part in something.

In the pattern for prayer Jesus gave us (often called “The Lord’s Prayer”) in Matthew 6 – Jesus gave us a new way to think about prayer.

Jesus said: 9 “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 ‘Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11 ‘Give us this day our daily bread. 12 ‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 ‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’ Matthew 6:9-13 NASB

If you were trying to explain verse 10 to a child, what would you tell them?

In spite of the fact Scripture tells us to pray about everything (Philippians 4:6) what do you think Jesus wanted us to focus on in verse 10?

Do you think it’s possible we should spend more time when we pray; asking God what He wants or asking God for what we want?

What’s the wise thing to do?

About bjrutledge

BJ & Janet were married in July 1977 They have three grown children who are all married: Jeremy & Whitney Rutledge, Chris & Julie Hurst, and Josh and Hannah Rutledge. They also have five grandsons, and a granddaughter. BJ says perhaps our greatest legacy is even though our kids are PK's, they love Jesus and are all involved in ministry in the local church. BJ has served at churches in Dallas - Bossier City, LA - Houston - and was at Fellowship of the Woodlands (Woodlands Church) in The Woodlands before coming to Grace Fellowship. BJ is the Legacy Pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise, TX.

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