PRAYER

PSALM 6:9 (CEB)
The LORD has listened to my request.
The LORD accepts my prayer.

MATTHEW 6:6 (NLT)
But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Don't let the naysaying voices (either in your head or in the community) keep you from taking prayer seriously; for God takes your prayers seriously.

PRAYER
God, at least YOU listen to me. I'm not just talking to air or a brick wall when I pray. I admit that I have moments of doubt but that's because I have some messed up expectations. I look for fireworks-type responses or flashing billboard messages. Help me to quiet myself and my expectations so that I can truly hear what you're saying. I'm going to take these conversations seriously because I know that you do. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.