1. Congregational Theme: Daily Disciples

2. LEARNING TO PRAY FROM JESUS PRAISE: “ Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your Name.” PURPOSE: “ Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” PROVISION: “ Give us day by day our daily bread.” PARDON: “ Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.” PEOPLE: Addressing God on behalf of others. PROTECTION: “ And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

3. PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER PERSISTENT FRIEND (Luke 11:5-8) PERSISTENT WIDOW (Luke 18:1-8) – If selfish human beings will responds to persistent petitions, how much more will a loving & generous Heavenly Father!

4. PROMISE IN PRAYER PERSISTENCE REWARDED (Luke 11:9-10) A FATHER’S GIFTS (Luke 11:11-13) – If an earthly father gives what is best to his children, surely the Father in heaven will do even more – to point of giving them His own wisdom & guidance.

5. PRACTICE OF PRAYER SELF-DISCIPLINE – Daily reminders & the willingness to change habits. DEPENDENCE ON GOD – Realizing our utter dependence on Him (Acts 3:1).

6. Make time to pray to the Father every day. That’s what “Daily Disciples” do!