Introduction

• Matthew 6:9-15

• Genesis 4:26

• Colossians 4:2

• 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Purpose of Prayer to God

1. God wants intimacy with us.

• Matthew 6:9

• Romans 8:15

• Galatians 4:6-7

2. God is put in His proper place.

• Matthew 6:9-10

• John 17:1

• John 17:4

• John 17:6

• Matthew 6:9-10

3. Show our dependency and need of transparency

• Matthew 6:11-15

• Philippians 4:6-7

• Matthew 6:11-15

• Ephesians 4:32

• Matthew 6:14-15

• 1 Peter 3:7

• Matthew 6:11-15

• James 1:13-15

Application

What prevents a purposeful prayer life?

  - Apathy

  - Anger

  - Arrogance

      - James 4:1-2

What enables a purposeful prayer life?

  - Awareness