Disciples are Called to Pray
Matthew 6:5-13
1. Have the right motive when we pray
Verses 5-6
James 4:3-“You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.”
2. Pray with our hearts engaged
Verse 7
James 5:16-“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”
3. Listen to what God has to say when we pray
Verse 8
Jeremiah 33:3-“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”
4. Follow the model Jesus gave us
Verses 9-13