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Prayer
Learning to come before the Father with attention, trust and perseverance.
01 · Begin with Scripture
Matthew 6:5-13
“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”
Read the whole passage. Jesus addresses the motive of prayer, confidence in the Father and the things His disciples should ask.
Read the whole passage02 · Consider a witness
E. M. Bounds
The Methodist minister whose writings call the servant of God back to prayer.
Read the Biography03 · Read further
Learning to pray from Christ
Begin with what Jesus teaches about the Father and the place of prayer in an ordinary day.
Open the Journal reading04 · Consider your response
What would it mean to give prayer an honest place in the responsibilities of this week?
Set aside an unhurried time to read Matthew 6:5-13. Pray through its concerns in your own words and include the people entrusted to your care.
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