Connecting to the world

(Romans 12:12) Talking with God; Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times. a. Approach prayer with the right attitude Matthew 6: Verses 5 and 6: “When you pray do not be like the hypocrites! They love to stand up and pray in the houses of worship and on the street corners, so that everyone will see them. I assure you, they have already been paid in full. But when you pray, go to your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you.” b. Use the model Jesus gave us. verses 7 and 8: “When you pray, do not use a lot of meaningless words, as the pagans do, who think that God will hear them because their prayers are long. Do not be like them. Your Father already knows what you need before you ask Him. c. Begin prayer by praising God. Our Father in heaven: May Your holy name be honoured (Matthew 6:9b) Adoration - Praising God for who He is Than...