Prayer is the key to recovery.
In Luke 11.1-4, Jesus tells us to pray prayers that are SINCERE.
The Lord’s Prayer is a model prayer to help us:
1. Realize our most basic needs come from God
2. Recognize we are weak
3. Remember we must totally rely on God
Prayer is not a way to try to control God, or even get what we want. As he [Jesus] says in Luke’s gospel the answer to every prayer is one, the same, and the best: the Holy Spirit. God gives us power more than answers. (Rohr, Breathing Underwater, p. 61)
Our prayers should be R.E.A.L. (another model)
R = Recognize to whom you are praying
E = Express gratitude
A = Ask for whatever it you need
L = Live out your prayers with confidence knowing they are answered. (Yes, No, Wait)
God always answers our prayers. The Holy Spirit gives us spiritual understanding (power) to recognize, accept, and live HIS answer – often times it is NOT the answer we think it should be or want!
Set aside a daily INTENTIONAL time of prayer and use POPCORN prayers as needed throughout the day!
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