For many Christians, prayer is one of the hardest parts of faith. Yet, Jesus repeatedly tells us how important it is. How do we keep up a good prayer life, when it presents obstacles? In this sermon, Fr. Stephen reflects on what attitudes can make our prayer more meaningful and effective, as well as some practical tips on how to pray.
Scripture reference: Luke 11:1-11
Preached on the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, July 28, 2019 by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne
Sermon Highlights
- Prayer can often be difficult for Christians
- We seem not to get what we pray for
- We should be bold in our prayer
- Through Jesus we are made God's children
- Children have the right to expect their needs are met by parents
- We have right to expect God will listen to our needs
- We should be humble and trusting in prayer
- Lord's Prayer starts with acknowledgment that God's will is best
- We pray with humility that God can say no when request is wrong
- We pray with trust that His answer is what is best
Further Interest
- Pray As You Go. A handy app and website with short reflections and meditations to help with prayer
- Daily Examen. A method of prayer from the Jesuits, helping us to examine where God is present in our daily life
- The Daily Office. A traditional method of prayer from the Church of England, featuring daily readings from Scripture. Available online or as an app.
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