Prayer that Changes

Everything

Praying the Purposes of God(Matthew 6:10)

For God’s name to be fully honored two realities are necessary: the coming of His

Kingdom and the accomplishing of His will.

Matthew 6:10, (GW)

“Let your kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven.”

The Kaddish Prayer

Magnified and sanctified be his great name in the world that he has created according to his will.

May he establish his Kingdom in your lifetime and in your days and in your lifetime of all the house of Israel, even speedily and at a near time.

PRAYING FOR GOD’S RULE

Prayer that Changes Everything

Matthew 6:10, (GW)

“Let your kingdom come.”

The Kingdom of GodThe unchallenged,

sovereign rule of God expressed on the earth through Jesus Christ, a rule that started with His ministry and will be fully realized with His second coming.

The Good News of the Kingdom“Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.” (Matthew 4:23, NLT)

The Kingdom Already

“But if I am casting out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you.” (Matthew 12:28, NLT)

When God Rules…

““God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” (Matthew 5:3, NLT)

When God Rules…

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted, (Matthew 5:4, NLT) .

When God Rules…

God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. (Matthew 5:5, NLT)

When God Rules…

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied., (Matthew 5:6, NLT)

When God Rules…

God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy, (Matthew 5:7, NLT) .

When God Rules…

God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God, (Matthew 5:8, NLT) .

When God Rules…

God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God, (Matthew 5:9, NLT) .

When God Rules…

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs, (Matthew 5:10, NLT) .

PRAYING FOR GOD’S WILL

Prayer that Changes Everything

Matthew 6:10, (GW)

“Let your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven.”

God’s Will

The plan and purposes of God for our world and the life of each person.

God’s Will Reflects His Sovereignty

“The LORD does whatever pleases him throughout all heaven and earth, and on the seas and in their depths.” (Psalm 135:6, NLT)

God’s Will Sustains Us“Then Jesus

explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.” (John 4:34, NLT)

God’s Will Takes Priority“He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”” (Matthew 26:39, NLT)

God’s Will Is Key to Answered Prayer“This is the

confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” (1 John 5:14, NIV84)

God’s Will Comes through Prayer

“We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.” (Colossians 1:9, NLT)

God’s Will Comes to the Searching

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” (Psalm 143:10, NIV84)

A PRACTICAL MODEL OF PRAYER – HOW TO DISCERN GOD’S WILL THROUGH LISTENING

Prayer that Changes Everything