Do not pray repetitively like Gentiles – May 21, 2023

Ginny G. | Posted on May 14, 2023 |

Command: Do not pray repetitively like Gentiles

Matthew 6:7-8

7“And when you are praying, do not use thoughtless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. 8So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

Story: Jesus prays and raises Lazarus

John 11:1-46, Jesus prays and raises Lazarus (Messiah, pp 206-209)

Audio Message:

When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind:

What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit?
What do I learn about man/ people?
What troubles or bothers me? What does the Holy Spirit reveal to me in light of this?
How does the command connect to the story?
What is God saying to me (or what should I obey) & what am I going to do about it?
Do I have any fears, doubts, or resistance in keeping this command?
What does this command reveal about the condition of my heart – what do I really believe and what do I really want?