Monday February 9, 2015 “In This Manner”

Matthew 6:9 “9 In this manner, therefore, pray:  Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.” We begin today using what we call the “Lord’s Prayer” as a guide for our daily prayer focus.  It is interesting to note that this prayer, that many choose to pray repeatedly, immediately follows Jesus’ warning against repetitious prayer. Pray … Continue reading

Saturday February 7, 2015 “Pray This Way”

Matthew 6:9  “9 In this manner, therefore, pray:  Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.” We’d call this “The Lord’s Prayer” however it is the disciple’s prayer.  Since Jesus warned against repetitive prayer in the “Sermon on the Mount” let us remember as we read these words of Jesus, “This is but the manner in … Continue reading

Sunday February 8, 2015 “Babbling”

Matthew 6:7-8 “7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.  8 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.” Welcome to our Sunday night edition of “We are the … Continue reading

Friday February 6, 2015 “A Father Who Knows”

Matthew 6:8 8 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.” Our prayers are not to be a beggar’s cry but a Bride’s request.  The church is the Bride of Christ.  The Father takes no pleasure in His children begging Him for the things … Continue reading

Thursday February 5, 2015 “Vain Repetitions”

Matthew 6:7 “7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.” On Mount Carmel the enemies of God cried out all day but they were not heard by the Lord.  Elijah the Prophet spoke few words yet he received … Continue reading

Wednesday February 4, 2015 “A Father who Rewards Openly”

Matthew 6:6 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Interesting that Jesus says, “The Father who sees in secret rewards openly.” One would think … Continue reading

Tuesday February 3, 2015 “A Father in Secret”

Matthew 6:6 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. We’ve heard of “Secret Sisters” but here we find that Jesus says we can find … Continue reading

Monday February 2, 2015 “Private Prayer”

Matthew 6:6 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Yes we can pray as a group of believers. The Book of Acts provides precedent … Continue reading

Sunday February 1, 2015 “Pray”

Matthew 6:5 “5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.” Welcome to the Sunday Night edition of We are … Continue reading