Shalom,

For the last couple of days our Spoken Word Church website devotional has looked at the model that JESUS gave us for prayer. He did NOT give us this 'prayer', but He gave us this 'model' for coming into His presence in prayer! Today's lesson is very important!

Focus on Praise

When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, His first focus was on entering the presence of God with praise. He drew attention to the Name of God.

So, today, begin praising God aloud for being Jehovah-Jirah (Provider). Jehovah-Shalom (Peace). Jehovah-Rophe (Healer). Jehovah-Nissi (Banner). Jehovah-Rohi (Shepherd). Jehovah-Tsidkenu (Righteousness).

"After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." (Matthew 6:9)

AMEN! Coming into His presence with praise and worship has us in the right position to hear from God clearly! Our souls (mind, emotions and will) are focused solely on HIM and we are more intuned to Him, which enables us to be momre sensitive to Holy Spirit Who is living IN us! Here is Hillsong with "What a Beautiful Name":

Shalom in Him!