Title: Lord, Teach Us To Pray (5)
Series: Prayer
Author: Tim Melton
Text: Matthew 6:9-13
In Wesley Duewel's book "Touch the World Through Prayer," he writes how he once met the Queen of England. He tells how he was taught beforehand how to handle himself when he is in her presence.
Meeting royalty typically involves a specific protocol. Stand when the royal enters or exits a room. You should only sit after the royal sits, or if invited to do so. When speaking to Kings and Queens use "Your Majesty" for the first address, and "Sir" or "Ma'am" in subsequent references. Never speak without being spoken to first. Men typically give a small head bow (not a full bow), and women may give a slight curtsy. Do not extend your hand unless the royal initiates a handshake. Let them offer the first gesture.
You should never touch royalty without first being touched or being given permission to do so. Avoid personal questions unless the royal brings up such topics. Do not talk about sensitive issues or private matters, and do not chew gum or make jokes at their expense. Do not turn your back on the royal when leaving; instead, take a few steps back before turning away.
These rules were for meeting a human king or queen. Have you ever considered the fact that we, as believers, have been given an open invitation to come before the King of kings at anytime? Even when we are needing grace and mercy? It is an open invitation, but in Matthew 6 Jesus gives us a protocol of how we should approach God when we pray.
6 "And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you."
When you talk with God do not be like hypocritical religious people. They love to make ...
Series: Prayer
Author: Tim Melton
Text: Matthew 6:9-13
In Wesley Duewel's book "Touch the World Through Prayer," he writes how he once met the Queen of England. He tells how he was taught beforehand how to handle himself when he is in her presence.
Meeting royalty typically involves a specific protocol. Stand when the royal enters or exits a room. You should only sit after the royal sits, or if invited to do so. When speaking to Kings and Queens use "Your Majesty" for the first address, and "Sir" or "Ma'am" in subsequent references. Never speak without being spoken to first. Men typically give a small head bow (not a full bow), and women may give a slight curtsy. Do not extend your hand unless the royal initiates a handshake. Let them offer the first gesture.
You should never touch royalty without first being touched or being given permission to do so. Avoid personal questions unless the royal brings up such topics. Do not talk about sensitive issues or private matters, and do not chew gum or make jokes at their expense. Do not turn your back on the royal when leaving; instead, take a few steps back before turning away.
These rules were for meeting a human king or queen. Have you ever considered the fact that we, as believers, have been given an open invitation to come before the King of kings at anytime? Even when we are needing grace and mercy? It is an open invitation, but in Matthew 6 Jesus gives us a protocol of how we should approach God when we pray.
6 "And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you."
When you talk with God do not be like hypocritical religious people. They love to make ...
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