Part IX: The Prayer of...
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Part IX: The Prayer of Alignment
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For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.
Amen. ~Matthew 6:13 (KJV)
The Prayer of Alignment
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Aligned For Blessing1. God blesses people who make His
kingdom their highest concern.
“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well!”
~Matthew 6:33
“...He will give them to you if you give him first place in you life.”
~Living Bible
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The Principle of Blessing
Wherever I want God’s blessing, there I must put God first.
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Where God Wants To Be First
Finances (Proverbs 3:9-10)
Interests (I Corinthians 10:31)
Relationships (II Corinthians 6:14)
Schedule (Psalm 90:12)
Troubles (II Corinthians 12:9-10)
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2. God blesses people who are utterly dependent on His power.
“You bless all who depend on you for their strength.”
~Psalm 84:5a (CEV)
“You’re blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is
more of God and his rule.” ~Matthew 5:3 (The Message)
Aligned For Blessing
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The Principle of Blessing
The more you depend on God, the more God will release his power to you.
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Growing in Faith
“I will bless those who trust me.” ~Jeremiah 17:7
By taking risks to grow and obey God.
By not giving up when discouraged.
“God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward
you with a glorious life.” ~ James 1:12 (CEV)
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3. God blesses people who are addicted to his glory.
“God will bless everyone who honors him.” ~Psalm 115:13 (TEV)
Aligned For Blessing
“What is the chief end of man? To glorify God and enjoy him forever.”
~Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 1
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The Principle of Blessing
God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him, and we are
most satisfied in him when we are bringing him glory.
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How To Live For God’s Glory
By using my God-given SHAPE to serve others.
“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to
serve one another… Then everything you do will bring glory to God.”
~I Peter 4:10-11 (NLT)
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“Warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you;
then God will be glorified.” ~Romans 15:7
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Soli Deo Gloria
Glory to God alone!
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Final Thoughts
.The highest goal of prayer is not to get what I want, but to get what God wants.
The best outcome to prayer is not leveraging answers, but walking with God.
The greatest answer to prayer is prayer itself.
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“Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.”
~John 13:17
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