01/06/2020
21 Days of Prayer: Day 1
Read Matthew 6:5-7
REFLECTION
When we have significant moments in life or significant decisions we must make, one important question is always: “What is my goal in this?” Asking this question leads us to think about goals, purpose, motivations, and desires. Why do we do the things that we do as human beings? This is the question Jesus is coming at in regards to prayer. Essentially, Jesus is asking us the question of why we want to pray. Do we find ourselves being prayerful only to be noticed by others? Do we conduct our lives in a way that is truly hoping others will notice just how “spiritual” we are? As we begin a season of intentional prayer, we cannot begin without addressing the motivation and foundation that life is built upon. Intentional prayer is not something we do to be seen, but instead we pray hoping to draw close to the Lord. Today, we examine our hearts and ask for the help we need to have the right foundation.
QUESTIONS FOR PERSONAL PRAYER
Where do you see hypocrisy in your own life currently? What areas of your life should you pray through today in response to the teaching of Jesus on prayer?
CORPORATE PRAYER
• For God to use these 21 days to make our church more prayerfully dependent on Him.
• Spiritual growth of people participating in 21 Days of Prayer
“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in
