PASTOR'S CORNER

  Matt 6:1-18   There is a story of two sisters who lived together in a very small one level apartment. And one day the sisters had a disagreement over theology; and it was so bad they said they would never speak to each other ever again.  Both sisters were so proud, so they continued to live together despite their disagreement towards each other.   How did they pull this off?   They didn’t want to look bad in the community or smear their Father’s great name, so they both, without words, decided to but a line down the middle of the apartment to show their boundaries. And for many years they continued to never speak to one another.  Can you imagine how uncomfortable it was for their friends and family when they visited to see two grow women behaving  like spoiled little girls?   I share this story because this feud continued on for many years; possible sitting in a church pew reciting this prayer that Jesus taught the disciples and ...

  Matt 6:1-18   What Jesus is teaching His disciples is the perfect and comprehensive outline when it comes to the understanding of prayer.  The proper pattern to one’s prayer life is exemplified in what Jesus is teaching here to those sitting on this hillside.  This pattern of prayer is where I learned the acronym A.C.T.S  Because it give you a balanced reminder to the importance of prayer and how we come to the throne in prayer.   Adoration ….this reflects on God Himself. It’s where our prayers begin. (v9)  The more you grow as His child the more time you spend here in your prayers.  This adoration focuses on His perfections, His majesty, and the wonderful gift He gave us, His Son.   Prime examples of this are found in the Psalms. They express their adoration towards a holy God.   “O LORD, our Lord how majestic is Your name in all the earth.” Psalm 8:1 “The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD’s throne is in heaven. “ Psa...