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SERMON: The Way of Jesus (Part 9) – I am Called to PRAY
The Way of Jesus (Part 9): I am Called to PRAY
Praying for OURs not MYs
Pastor Andrew Ruth
March 8, 2015
Matthew 8:6-13
Phil 4:6-7
Remember P.R.A.Y.
Praise
Celebrate God's goodness. Make much of God. Point out what he has done well, beautifully, creatively, redemptively, and lovingly.
Repent
Acknowledge failures - when I did what I should not or did not do what I should. Decide to take real steps to fight such habitual sin.
Ask [for others]
Pray for others. The sick, the poor, the victimized, the Church, your enemies, your neighbors, marriages, children, teachers, governments, etc.
Yourself
Lastly remember yourself. Pour out your heart to God and trust that he cares. Remember not to pray for yourself, things you cannot also pray in good conscious for others. "OUR daily bread." "forgive OUR debts." "Lead US not into temptation."
Further recommended reading on PRAYER:
Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. If you only read 5 books to augment your walk with Jesus in the next 10 years, make sure this is one of them. His chapter on Prayer (Chpt 3) is a great starting point for learning to pray.
More InfoPrayer: Does It Make Any Difference
Philip Yancey is one of the best pastors/writers/thinkers of our time. Following in Max Lucado or or John Stott's shoes, Yancey's book on prayer is a thorough going treatment of the Biblical texts, Christian theology, and finally practical advice. It is appropriate for people wrestling with philosophical questions about prayer, before they can even start praying.
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