Connecting with God through prayer is mostly about building a relationship with God as we meet with God, talk with God, and walk with God. Building a relationship with God is the centerpiece of Christianity. It's why Jesus came; it's the purpose of your existence--to connect with God.
Connecting with God is also about stepping in and stepping up. Prayer is an opportunity to step in. God is all-powerful, and all-knowing, right?!! That means he could do it all by himself. He doesn't really need us to accomplish His will or His plans. But God's economy includes us--you and me! Everywhere in scripture we are encouraged to pray. Your prays matter to God! God has chosen to accomplish His will through us. Prayer is stepping into the battle of your life and God's will.
When we step into the fray, it's our time to step up. Stepping out of the battle never helps you grow. I'm sure you watched the football game last night between Texas and Alabama. I bet Gilbert never imagined he would be playing in the national title game for Texas. But McCoy was hurt and he was asked to step in. When he stepped into battle, it was time to step up. In what are of your life is God asking you to "step in". You can do it through prayer.
This Sunday we are going to be looking at Prayer as a spiritual battle. Paul instructs believers in Ephesians 6, to "put on the full armor of God". One of the ways we can connect with God is by stepping into the spiritual battle of our lives. If we will step in, God will help us to step up so that we can experience the joy of victory.
Join us Sunday as we focus on prayer as a spiritual battle. Pastor Tom
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