2 Corinthians 6:11-13 MSG: Dear, dear Corinthians, I can’t tell you how much I long for you to enter this wide-open, spacious life. We didn’t fence you in. The smallness you feel comes from within you. Your lives aren’t small, but you’re living them in a small way. I’m speaking as plainly as I can and with great affection. Open up your lives. Live openly and expansively!(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
The Two Main Components of the Secret Place:
- Eat God’s Word(MULTILINE)
- Talk to Him(MULTILINE)
Jesus Prayed.
- Matthew 4:1-11
- Matthew 6:5-13
- Matthew 14:23
- Mark 1:35
- Mark 6:46
- Mark 14:32-42
- Luke 5:16
- Luke 6:12
- Luke 9:28-29
- Luke 23:34
- John 11:41-42
- John 17:1-26
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Jesus Prayed BEFORE…
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Jesus Prayed AFTER…
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Jesus Prayed ALONE…
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Jesus Prayed WITH…
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Jesus Prayed FOR…
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Jesus Prayed JUST BECAUSE…
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We do go to the secret place to leave with something. THERE IS something.(MULTILINE)
In the secret place, you process how to forgive.
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In the secret place, you hear clearer.
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In the secret place, you see yourself in the Lord’s eyes.
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In the secret place, you receive calling and direction.
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Some General Reminders:
- Don’t Pray to SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS. Pray to know God.
- Prayer connects the seen with the unseen.
- Jesus said, could you not tarry for one hour with me? It is actual WORK.
- Our Prayers are heard. But God Answers them according to HIS WILL.
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Starting Fresh:
- Start with 5 minutes….it’s not a lot of time, but do it every day.
- You don’t have to have a singular place, but there should be a place.
- PRAY- Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield
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Prayer Isn’t New, But I’m Growing:
- Consider writing out your prayers.
- Contend for the gifts.
- Listen to the prophetic and seek His engagement.
- Increase.
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I Have Built a Life of Prayer:
- Who are you bringing along in your practiced ways?
- Consider praying for someone to partner with and hold them accountable.
- Honor your role as a sentinel for the Kingdom.
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