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Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 13:18-23, Romans 12:1-2

Matthew 6:9-13 1 “9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today the food we need,* 12 and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. 13 And don’t let us yield to temptation,* but rescue us from the evil one.*

Give God’s Kingdom and will PRIORITY in prayer

Matthew 13:18-23 18 “Now listen to the explanation of the parable about the farmer planting seeds: 19 The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts. 20 The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy. 21 But since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God’s word. 22 The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced. 23 The seed that fell on good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!”

Respond with faith to God’s leading, removing BARRIERS

Romans 12:1-2 1 “…2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good & pleasing & perfect.”

Don’t follow dead ends; be TRANSFORMED by God

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Further Study

Review the verses from the message. Do you find it challenging to focus on praying for God to work in other people’s lives on a regular basis? What barriers are keeping you from experiencing growth from the Good News of Jesus? Pray the prayer of Jesus this week, asking God to direct you to live according to His Kingdom and will.

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