“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:6
Part 1 – STOMACH AND SOUL: 15 minutes
Click on this link to watch the video – STOMACH AND SOUL
Self-reflection: Write down your answers (not in the blog) to the video questions and to the following questions. – 5 minutes.
While God isn’t Google or a vending machine, He does want us to recognize Him as our ultimate provider for all of our needs. Prayer is a communal activity through which we intercede for others and battle the spiritual forces of evil. By taking up the shield of faith, we can trust God no matter how we feel, remembering that He is our King and Father.
What is the difference between seeing God as our provider and seeing God in the same way we see Google?
Why does it matter whether or not we see prayer as a communal activity?
Part 2 – Comment: 5 minutes
Post a short answer below to the following question by using the “join the discussion”. This is important. You do not need to comment on the above questions.
How can we persevere in our faith while still being honest with God when we doubt?
Part 3 – Prayer: 5 minutes
Finally, pray with Matthew 6:12 “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” in mind.
Ask the Lord to forgive you your sins.
Forgive those who have offended, hurt, or disappointed you.
