Introduction
Welcome! So good to have you!
Over the next 3 weeks Plenty Valley Church is embarking on a journey of prayer. We will be exploring scripture, learning from each other, and being inspired to spend time talking with OUR FATHER.
Our series is inspired by the Lord’s Prayer recorded in the book of Matthew.
Some have described this prayer as a summary of the whole Gospel, and it has been a model for Christians since the early days of the 1st Century. Used by many denominations and theological traditions, there is a sense of solidarity in knowing that other Christians around the globe and within our Church are praying together this same prayer. In giving us these words, Jesus is in no way introducing a new form of prayer or restricting us to his exact words, as Ellen White has said "The Saviour does not, however, restrict us to the use of these exact words. As one with humanity, He presents His own ideal of prayer, words so simple that they may be adopted by the little child, yet so comprehensive that their significance can never be fully grasped by the greatest minds. - Thoughts from the mount of blessing - p103.
What to expect:
DAILY - Every morning a devotional will be made available. The devotional will include both a passage and some encouraging and inspirational thoughts written by our Church family. We encourage you to take time to read the passage and use it as your morning prayer.
WEEKLY - Every Sabbath in our worship a different passage with be shared or a testimony on the power of prayer given.
May the Lord lead you and bless you as we embark on this journey together.
How to use this prayer guide:
START by praying this short prayer:
Dear God, please guide me as I open your Word this morning.
Thank you. Amen.
READ the passage of the day. Let the Holy Spirit talk to you. There will be words or phrases that will jump out of the verse/s and inspire or impress you.
READ the devotional thought written by a Plenty Valley Church member.
PRAY by using these words and phrases, personalise them in terms of your own experience of God. Also use the prayer guide that is at the end of each devotional.
