Matta 6:9-10

"Lord, teach us to pray." When the disciples asked Jesus for instruction on how to pray, he responded with a simple prayer that has become beloved all over the world. In this Bible Basics Explained series, Peyton Jones walks us through the Lord’s Prayer and explores the nature of prayer as God intended it: as worship, as surrender and dependence upon God, and as warfare against temptation and evil.

Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but when your heart has been shattered, forgiveness seems like an impossible request. Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands and invites you to join her for this 5-day reading plan from her new book Forgiving What You Can’t Forget and to discover God’s healing gift.

We recognize the importance of communication in relationships, and our relationship with God is no exception. God longs for us to communicate with him in prayer—a discipline that even His Son, Jesus, practiced. In this plan, you’ll learn from Jesus’ example, and you’ll be challenged to step out of the traffic of life and experience for yourself the strength and guidance prayer provides.

Ontdek die beginsels wat nodig is om ‘n kragtige en effektiewe gebedslewe te bou. Gebed – om met God op ‘n persoonlike vlak te kommunikeer – is die sleutel wat dit moontlik maak om positiewe verandering in ons lewens en omgewings te sien. Geneem uit die boek, “Out of This World: A Christian’s Guide to Growth and Purpose” geskryf deur David J. Swandt.