Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: prayer

Do Not Worry (Matthew 6:25-34)

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

April 28, 2024
“When You Fast” (Matthew 6:16-18)

“And when you fast….” Jesus expects His disciples to fast and pray. The question is not, “Should I fast?” Instead, we should ask, “When and how do I fast?”

April 14, 2024
“Could You Not Watch With Me One Hour?”

“So, could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

March 28, 2024
“Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” (Matthew 6:11)

“Give us this day our daily bread.” Our Lord encourages us to pray for our material needs.

January 29, 2024
“Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done” (Matthew 6:10)

We pray that our lives will be part of God’s kingdom and that His will may be done in our lives just as it is already being done in heaven.

January 21, 2024
“Hallowed Be Thy Name” (Matthew 6:9)

We begin the Lord’s Prayer by saying, “Our Father, who art in heaven.” We recognize Him as our Father and recognize that He and His name are holy.

January 15, 2024
“Our Father, Who Art in Heaven” (Matthew 6:10)

Our study of the Sermon on the Mount brings us to the opening address of the Lord’s Prayer. We pray to “Our Father, who art in heaven.”

January 7, 2024
The Lord’s Teaching on Prayer (Matthew 6:7-15)

Jesus introduced the “Our Father” during His teaching on prayer. Here are a few thoughts about its use in personal devotions.

December 31, 2023
Entering the Prayer Closet (Matthew 6:5-6)

Jesus taught His disciples to find a quiet place where they could be alone with God. We need this even more as the world gets more distracting.

December 17, 2023
Ministry and Motivation (Matthew 6:1-6)

Matthew 6 challenges us to consider our motives. Why do we worship God and try to obey Him?

December 10, 2023