September 27 2015 The Prayer Of Connection

THE PRAYER OF CONNECTION

Matthew 6:9 – Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

WHAT KIND OF FATHER IS GOD?

1. God is a caring God.

Psalm 104:13 – As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who honor Him.

1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you!

Psalm 35:37 – The Lord delights in the being of His servants.

2. God is a consistent God.

James 1:17 – Every good and perfect gift is from the Father who does not change like shifting shadows.

2 Timothy 2:13 – Even if we are faithless, He remains faithful for He cannot disown Himself.

Psalm 18:20 – What a God He is!  All His promises prove true!

3. God is a close God.

Acts 17:27 – God did this so people would reach out for Him and find Him, since He is not far from each of us.

GOD:

  • Is never too busy for you.

Psalm 145:18 – The Lord is near to all who call on Him.

  • Loves to meet your needs.

Matthew 7:11 – If you know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!

  • Is sympathetic to my hurts.

Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

4. God is a capable God.

Luke 1:37 – For nothing is impossible with God.

Ephesians 3:20 – God is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of, infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes!

Galatians 3:26 – We are children of God through faith in Jesus Christ.

Philippians 4:19 – My God shall supply all your needs.

March 24 2013 Leaning On The Love Of Christ

LEANING ON THE LOVE OF CHRIST

John 12:13- They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting Hosanna, blessed is the King of Israel.

WHAT KIND OF FATHER IS GOD?


1.  Jesus is a caring God.

Psalm 104:13 - As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who honor Him.

1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you!

Psalm 35:37 - The Lord delights in the well being of His servants.

2.  Jesus is a consistent God.

James 1:17 - Every good and perfect gift is from the Father who does not change like shifting shadows.

Psalm 18:20 - What a God He is!  All his promises prove true!

3.  Christ is a close God.

Acts 17:27 - God did this so people would reach out for Him and find Him, since He is not far from each of us.

Three things to remember about Christ:

* Christ is never too busy for you.

Psalm 145:18 - The Lord is near to all who call on Him.

* Christ loves to meet your need.

Matthew 7:11 - If you know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!

* Christ is sympathetic to your hurts.

Psalm 34:18 - The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

4.  Christ is a capable God.

Luke 1:37 - For nothing is impossible with God.

Ephesians 3:20 - (God) is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of, infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desire, thoughts, or hopes!

Galatians 3:26 - We are children of God through faith in Jesus Christ.

Philippians 4:19 - My God shall supply all your needs.

October 7 2012 The Choice Of Comfort

THE CHOICE OF COMFORT
Matthew 5:4 - Happy are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

How To Experience God’s Comfort

1.  Realize God is with you.
Psalm 34:18 - The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 121:2-3 - Where does my help come from?  My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, He will not let your foot slip, He who watches over you will not slumber.

Things I need to remember:

• God is aware.
Job 13:27 - You (God) keep a close watch on all my paths.

• God is sympathetic.
Nahum 1:7 - The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.

• God let’s you talk about your discomfort.
Heb. 4:16 - Let us approach (God) with confidence, so we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

2. Release the hurt.

How?

I must stop focusing on what has been lost,
And start focusing on what’s left.

Options for our hurts:
•  You can repress it
•  You can rehearse it.
•  You can refuse to resent it.

Isaiah 43:18 - Do not dwell on the past. See I am doing a new thing (says the Lord).

Romans 12:19 - Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God, for He has said He will repay those who deserve it.

Psalm 10 - Victim’s Psalm

3. Rely on God’s resources for comfort.

Three Comforters:

• God’s Word.
Psalm 119:25, 52 - I am completely discouraged.  Revive me by your Word.  Your Word has been my comfort.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.

• God’s people.
II Cor. 1:3-4 - The God of all comfort comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort others with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

• God’s Spirit is a comfort.
Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you will all joy, that by the power of the Holy Spirit your whole life and outlook may be radiant with hope.

Revelation 21:4 - He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.