Experiencing Awe & Intimacy with God part 4

In a world that values originality and innovation, we sometimes forget about the significance of those who have gone before us.  In many ways, maybe in all areas of our lives, we stand on the shoulders of others - others who have gone before us, or who are working along side of us, as we do what we do.  We don't have to reinvent the wheel each time we want to go somewhere.

In our spiritual lives, we are also surrounded by people, some living, some who have lived before us, whose contributions we can benefit from.  The stories in the scriptures, the accounts of the lives of those who have lived since then following Jesus, are a rich mine of resources that guide us.  We have the inspired scriptures, and the experiences of those who have followed them.  

Today Pastor Jon explores with us some of those contributions that we can build upon, in fact, stand upon as we build our life with Jesus.  In addition to the words of scripture, we have these contributions of those who have been on the journey of prayer down through the centuries.  Among those are these:

• Realize our need of grace

• Pray for Genuine Happiness

• Let the Lord's Prayer Guide You

• Pray during dark times a prayer of surrender - Your Will Be Done.

• Cultivate prayer as a regular discipline

• Pray whether we feel like it or not.

• Pay attention to the Holy Spirit - what surfaces when we pray

These are just a few of the insights that form the shoulders upon which we stand.  We can learn from those who have gone before us, even as we move forward into the future that God has for us.

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