Our Father

 Zechariah 1-3; Luke 11 

“…’Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.’ He said to them, ‘When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come…”’how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!’”

Luke 11:1, 2, 13

Jesus taught his disciples that prayer was based on a relationship with God. Unlike all other world religions where prayer is a form of merit-making or repetitious ritual to demonstrate spiritual devotion, prayer for Christ-followers is based on a relationship with our Father in heaven. The Creator of the universe invites us to call him Father. Our Father has given us his name. Prayer, like any other relationship, involves two-way communication through the Holy Spirit. Our Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask, seek, and knock. There is no greater gift than the indwelling person of the Holy Spirit who facilitates intimate communication, empowerment, peace, joy, and so much more! Our Father invites us today to walk with him, like Adam and Eve in the garden.

Will we pursue this adventure of relationship in prayer?

Father God, I want to know you. Thank you for the Holy Spirit, for your glory.”