Petition: 'Give us this day our daily bread'

Speaker: Phil Lauder
Series: Prayer - How To Do It
Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Sermon Highlights

God is the one that's got us, and he's the only one we can hold on to.

So, what is a petition? It's our daily bread!

A petition to the Lord is usually a humble request made to God, often through prayer, asking for guidance, help, or provision.

If we can't trust, we can't have peace.

It's okay to be vulnerable, and it's okay to rely on God.

Jesus wants us to ask!

God our Father knows what is good for us.
 

Home Group Questions

(Taken from Emma's sermon)

Jesus invites us to ask, seek, and knock.

• What do you think is the difference between these three words?
• Why do you think Jesus encourages persistence in prayer?

Jesus compares God’s response to prayer with a parent giving good gifts to their child.

• What does this image teach us about God’s character?
• How might this shape the way we approach prayer?
 

Emma's talk mentioned intentionally seeking God through things like retreats, quiet time, or stepping away from the busyness of life.

• What practices help you seek God in your daily life?
• What makes it difficult to prioritise time with God?

Sometimes we ask God for things and the answers are not what we expected.

• How can we continue to trust God when prayers seem unanswered?
• Is there something you would like the group to pray for this week as you continue to ask, seek, and knock?