The God To Whom We Pray Part 2

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Click the link above and go to the December 31st, 2009 message. Then click start.


This is one of the best messages I have heard lately because it is about prayer and Dr. Stanley really understands prayer. In the message Dr. Stanley says that our view of God affects our prayers. Do you see God primarily as a giver. Is he just a bell hop sitting in Heaven waiting on you to call on Him for something else? Do you ever say Lord I want to know you better. Dr. Stanley asked God in prayer, "What is is about You that You want me to know in my life above anything else?" God answered right away, "How much I love you." The best thing about prayer is not always the answer to prayer.  Are you interested in the giver Himself or just the gift?


Sermon Outline
The Power of a Personal Relationship
http://www.intouch.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=cnKBIPNuEoG&b=4943677&ct=6698883


excerpt:
 When you begin to pursue a personal relationship with God:


A. He protects you from wasting your life, wrecking your body, following false ideologies, and wasting your finances.
B. You will feel that the Lord is near. You will begin to call him “my Father” and consider Jesus Christ to be your best friend.
C. You won’t feel alone. You may have times of loneliness, but you will be able to sense His presence with you. He promised to never leave you nor forsake you.
D. Sin will begin to lose its appeal.
E. The Holy Spirit will speak through you.
F. You will have a desire for God to be exalted through your life, through your walk, your words, and your work.
Conclusion
Ask yourself the question: Do I have a personal relationship with God, or do I just know about Him? He desires to have an intimate relationship with you that will lead non-believers to Christ.