Today's Scripture:
Matthew 21:18-22

Key Verse:
Matthew 21:22

"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."

The Point:
Prayer is not a blank check that guarantees we will receive anything that we ask for. However, asking must be accompanied by anticipation when we pray.

Matthew 7:11 "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?"

Confess and Forsake Any Known Sin:

Probing Questions:

• Has prayer been your good luck charm?
• Has prayer been your last resort?
• Is prayer your last priority when responding to a daily need or a crisis?

Confess and apologize for your lack of faith in God to answer you when He has promised He would.

Praise:
I am delivered from the powers of darkness.

Colossians 1:13 "Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:"

Request:

• Ask God to increase your faith in Him as you read and meditate on His Word.
• Ask the Lord to help every person in your church stay faithful to the Scripture.

Meditate on:

• Romans 10:17
• What happens if a church deviates from God's Word?
• What actions do you need to take to ensure you hold fast to the Scripture?