1. THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER

2. The desire for transformation lies deep in every human heart. This is why people enter therapy, join health clubs, get into recovery groups, read self-help books, attend motivational seminars, and make New Year’s resolutions. The possibility of transformation is the essence of hope. John Ortberg

4. OUR REALITY: T. D. D. We are TIRED (multi-tasking, stressed out, exhausted) We are DISTRACTED (addicted & distracted by our stuff) We are DISCOURAGED (world injustices, our own weaknesses)

6. GOD’S SOLUTION: TRAINING - SPIRITUAL DISCIPLESHIP Come, follow me, Jesus said… (Matthew 4:19) NIV

7. Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it… (Matthew 11:28,29) Message

8. Train yourself to be godly. (Exercise daily in God) (1 Timothy 4:7) NIV / Message

9. SOLITUDE is the pathway to effective PRAYER

10. 1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread. 4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” Luke 11:1-4

11. How Do We Grow in the Spiritual Discipline of Prayer?

12. One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. - They studied Jesus’ prayer teachings - They studied Jesus’ prayer habits - They studied Jesus’ prayers Hebrews 12:2

13. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray… How hungry are you to SEEK God? Philippians 3:8,10 / Hebrews 11:6

14. 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread. 4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” Praise & Worship Kingdom Restoration Provision & Intercession Forgiveness & Reconciliation Protection

15. STUDY SEEK SKILL How Do We Grow in the Spiritual Discipline of Prayer?