Prayer: Accessing God's Generous Heart
Luke 11:1-13
One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”
2 He said to them, “When you pray, say:
“‘Father,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come.
3 Give us each day our daily bread.
4 Forgive us our sins,
for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.
And lead us not into temptation.’”
5 Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; 6 a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have no food to offer him.’ 7 And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’ 8 I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity[e] he will surely get up and give you as much as you need.
9 “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
11 “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for[f] a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
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Have you ever wondered if your prayers really matter—or if God is even listening? This Sunday, we’ll explore a powerful moment when Jesus’ disciples asked him, “Lord, teach us to pray,” and received a surprising and deeply personal answer.
As we walk verse by verse through Luke 11:1–13, we’ll discover how Jesus invites us into a life of deeper connection with our Father God and the power of simple, relevant, and bold prayers. Whether you’re confident in prayer or just starting to explore what it means, you’ll find fresh encouragement and insight for your walk with God.
Sundays are not just about what you and I get out of worship, however. When we gather on Sundays to greet each other, sing and pray together, and converse and invite others to connect during the week, these are all opportunities to spread some joy and live out God's calling to "love one another." I look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
Pastor Steve