Draw Near to God

Prayer Matters: Praying with Power and Purpose

Part 4 – Draw Near to God

Matthew 6:9

9 “This, then, is how you should pray:

“‘Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,

10 your kingdom come,

your will be done,

    on earth as it is in heaven.

11 Give us today our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts,

    as we also have forgiven our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation,

    but deliver us from the evil one.’ Matthew 6:9-13

9 “This, then, is how you should pray: Matthew 6:9a

Every word we utter in prayer is a reflection of what we .

• How does Jesus’ model prayer help me correct any poor prayer habits I’ve developed?
• How is Jesus challenging my prayer life?
• How is He inviting me to enter into a more glorifying way to pray?

9 “This, then, is how you should pray:

“‘Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name, Matthew 6:9

To pray in the way Jesus taught, incorporate these vital prayer principles…

1) Swap the for the .

9 …“‘Our Father in heaven,” Matthew 6:9a

2) Embrace the relationship you have with God as .

9 “‘Our Father in heaven,” Matthew 6:9a

5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— Ephesians 1:5

14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba,Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Romans 8:14-16

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. Romans 3:23-25

3) Celebrate our God who is not only , but also !

9 …“‘Our Father in heaven,” Matthew 6:9a

39 Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other. Deuteronomy 4:39

9 For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth;

    you are exalted far above all gods. Psalm 97:9

2 Do not be quick with your mouth,

    do not be hasty in your heart

    to utter anything before God.

God is in heaven

    and you are on earth,

    so let your words be few. Ecclesiastes 5:2

4) Implore God to make His !

9 …“‘Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name, Matthew 6:9b

• of God faithfully!

3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified:… 7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 1 Thessalonians 4:3a, 7

“The degree to which God’s name is glorified on earth depends on how we conduct ourselves as His redeemed image bearers.” —- R. Albert Mohler Jr.

• so that they too can bear His holy name!

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses… Acts 1:8a