SATURDAY JULY 26, 2014.
'...Therefore,
pray: Our Father in Heaven...' Matthew 6:9 NKJV
How Jesus Taught Us to Pray (1)
Here's how Jesus taught us to pray: (1) 'Our Father
in Heaven.' When you say, 'Father' you are acknowledging that you're 'family',
that you have a special relationship with God which entitles you to go to Him
at any time, confident you're loved, welcomed and assured of His favor. When
you say, 'in Heaven,' you can go no higher. You're drawing what you need from
the ultimate source of goodness, grace, mercy, provision, protection and
authority. What a privilege! (2) 'Hallowed be Your name.' (Matthew 6:9 NKJV)
This thought should always be uppermost in your mind: 'Whatever I do today,
Lord, whether in thought, word or deed, let it honor You.' People should be
able to look at your life and want to become acquainted with the One you serve.
(3) 'Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.'
(Matthew 6:10 NKJV) Each time you choose to say no to yourself and yes to God's
will, you demonstrate to a watching world what it means to live as a citizen of
His Kingdom. Note the words, 'as it is in Heaven.' Is anyone in Heaven fearful
or doubting? Stubborn or disobedient? Critical or negative? When the enemy
brings something to your door that's contrary to God's will, you have the
authority to rise up and say, 'If it's not done and approved in Heaven it has
no place in my life here on earth.' When it comes to disobedience, refuse to
accept the package and sign the receipt. The one thing Satan hopes you never
discover is that you have the God-given authority to restrict his movements in
your life.
Taken
from the Word for You Today Devotional
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