Hot Pursuit – Part 2: Change Your Prayer

Series Memory Verse: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”  Matthew 6:33 (p.738)

• Seek God’s Kingdom, Not A Quick Fix.

Jesus on Prayer: Matthew 6:9-13

“Give us today the food we need.” Matthew 6:11 (p.737)

Six Things to Pray For:

1. Pray for Wisdom (Solomon – 1 Kings 3)

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” James 1:5 (p.930)

2. Pray for Vision (Nehemiah – Nehemiah 1-6)

“We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus… Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame.” Hebrews 12:2 (p.927)

3. Pray for Courage (Joshua – Joshua 1-6)

“This is my command — be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (p.168)

4. Pray for Discipline  (Daniel – Daniel 6)

“I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should…” 1 Corinthians 9:27 (p.875)

5. Pray for the Right People (Paul and Barnabus – Acts 9:1-31)

“Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.” Proverbs 13:20 (p.490)

6. Pray for Strategy (Noah – Genesis 6:9-22)

“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 (p.492)

My Next Step This Week: I willread the Daily Devotional and pray to seek the Kingdom first.