1. Matthew 7:7-12

2.   Pursue God intently.  Begin with asking.  Continue seeking.  Follow up with perseverance. Rethinking Attitudes

3.   Pursue God intently.  Ask God and He answers.  The one who intently pursues God will be rewarded.  The one who ignores God will not be rewarded.  We must ask with proper motives. Rethinking Attitudes

4.   Pursue God intently.  Ask God and He answers.  God’s character is good!  We think we know how to give good gifts.  God does not rejoice in our hurt.  God loves us and acts accordingly. Rethinking Attitudes

5.   Pursue God intently.  Ask God and He answers.  God’s character is good!  Our character must reflect God’s.  We need to follow God’s example and be kind to others. Rethinking Attitudes

6.   Do I intently ask and seek God?  Do I persevere in prayer when I reach a setback? What does that mean to me?

7.   What things do I ask of God? Are my motives pure or self- centered?  Do I believe that God wants to answer my prayers? What does that mean to me?

8.   God is looking out for what is best for me!  God loves and blesses His children! What does that mean to me?

9.   Do I reflect God’s loving, gracious character toward others? What does that mean to me?