November 19th, 2023 - "How You Should Pray"

Scripture Passage:  Matthew 6:5-15

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The Prayer Jesus Gave Us
Matthew
Luke
King James

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Luke:  bold persistence
 disciples ask

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Matthew:
this is how you should pray
not to be seen or heard

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Structure: 1-3-3
Love God, Love Neighbour

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1. Pray knowing Jesus bridged the gap
‘Our Father in heaven,

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2. Pray with growing respect
hallowed be your name

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3. Pray with your eyes on the main thing
your kingdom come,

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4. Pray in surrender mode
 your will be done,
    on earth as it is in heaven

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5. Pray like there is manna
Give us today our daily bread.

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6. Pray into restorative practices
And forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.

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7. Pray with your eyes wide open
And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from the evil one.

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Feel free to break out into doxological praise and give it all an "Amen"