How does God “lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”? What image comes to mind when you cry out for him to deliver you from evil? Does God look upon us as poor, helpless humans who can only survive by his constant intervention?
Without doubt God intervenes, sometimes miraculously; we have the records to prove it. There are things only God can do, and he does them. He hears the prayers of those who fear him, who put their trust in him. He acts on behalf of those who love him and walk in his ways. There is much to be said on this topic, but here is not the forum for that discussion.
But for most of our everyday deliverances, have you ever thought about what part God expects us to play in the answer to our prayer for deliverance and protection? Maybe we aren’t as poor and helpless as some think we are.
In Lesson 8, the final lesson of Teach Us to Pray, you may be surprised to learn how God has built in responsibilities we must take up in the process of our deliverance from evil.
Do I have your attention? Have I piqued your curiosity as to what I’m talking about?
Join us to study the Lord’s prayer to consider what Jesus taught when he instructed us how to pray.
Maybe it’s not what you thought all along.
If you are interested in more information about the Zoom Bible study, Teach Us to Pray—The Practice of Prayer: Learning to pray from the Lord’s Prayer and the teachings of Jesus, contact the Teach Us to Pray Team at jacqueline@jacquelinegwallace.com , we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
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