Begin in Relationship

BEGIN: BEGIN IN RELATIONSHIP

Pastor Aaron Sutherland

1. PRAYER REVEALS WHO GOD IS

Matthew 6:9

“Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”

2. PRAYER RESTORES WHO WE ARE

Matthew 6:10

“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”

3. PRAYER RELEASES WHAT GOD DOES

Matthew 6:13

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

Psalm 3:4

“I cried aloud to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy hill.”

James 5:16b

"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

Matthew 7:7

“Ask and it will be given.”

Psalm 121:1-2

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord,  the Maker of heaven and earth.” 

QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION

1. What are some obstacles you have faced regarding Your relationship with God in prayer?

2. How has God revealed Himself to you in prayer?

3. How has God changed You through your relationship with Him?

4. Where have you seen God effect miraculous changes in response to the cries of His children?

5. What are will you be “discussing” with Jesus in prayer this week?