Packing List: Daily Devotions

PACKING LIST

Daily Devotions
Pastor Aaron Sutherland  

Daily devotions is an intentional, regular, and focused conversation with God.

I. DISCOVER YOUR AUDIENCE FOR PRAYER
Matthew 6:5 “When you pray, don’t be like hypocrites. They love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners so that people will see them. I assure you, that’s the only reward they’ll get."

II. DISCOVER YOUR PLACE OF PRAYER
 Matthew 6:6 "But when you pray, go to your room, shut the door, and pray to your Father who is present in that secret place. Your Father who sees what you do in secret will reward you."
 

III. DISCOVER YOUR PARTNERSHIP IN PRAYER
Matthew 6:7-8 “When you pray, don’t pour out a flood of empty words, as the Gentiles do. They think that by saying many words they’ll be heard.  Don’t be like them, because your Father knows what you need before you ask."

 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever felt pressure to pray in such a way that others appreciate it?  What would define prayers that God appreciates?
2. Do you have a specific place of prayer and devotion? If so, describe it and what it means to you.
3. How have you been met by God as you have set aside quality time daily in devotions?