July 27 2025 —
What is competing for your attention? A lot, right? Because of all that “competition,” there is a real danger that we focus on the frivolous and ignore the indispensable. Thank heaven we have a Savior who is always focused on us!
During these summer weeks, as we work our way through Luke’s Gospel, Jesus is teaching us things He wants us to focus on as we hold on to Him as our Saviour. Today He wants us to give our undivided attention to the Privilege and Purpose of Prayer.
In a sense, prayer comes naturally to us. We want so we ask. We hurt so we cry out. We are frustrated so we vent. We are blessed so we give thanks. Natural!
What does not come naturally, however, is a proper understanding of the privilege of prayer. Prayer is a privilege, based entirely on the unique and unearned relationship we have with God, our Father. And the purpose of prayer is really not to tell God what we want, but to claim that which God wants for us. Prayer provides the opportunity to bring our will into conformity with God’s will, not the other way around.
This week, we give our undivided attention to what God says about this access we call prayer. Along with Jesus’ disciples we say, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1).
Join us for our sermon on Luke 11:1–13
“Lord, Teach Us to Pray”