scripture: matthew 19:13-19:15

We must be prepared to treat children well. And to enter the kingdom, we must become like children,

We must be prepared to treat children well. And to enter the kingdom, we must become like children,

The Problem: All Christians know that prayer is important and something they are supposed to do. Yet many feel praying is hard, boring, or worse, a waste of time? Sadly they see prayer more as a spiritual discipline rather than a relationship with their Heavenly Father. Are you like that? Do you want to revive your prayer life? The Solution: Turn back the clock, and pray like a child. Why be like a child? 1. Because Jesus says so. (Matthew 18:1-5) a. Key to entering the kingdom of heaven (v.3) b. Humble like a child makes you the greatest (v.4) 2. Have unhindered access to Jesus. (Matthew 19:13-15) a. Jesus makes sure nothing blocks you from meeting him. (v.14) b. Jesus loves to bless you in prayer. (v.15) How to pray like a child? (A Praying Life, Paul E. Miller) 1. Ask like a child. 2. Believe like a child. 3. Play like a child (Babble). “For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” (Romans 8:26)

Relating to Children Matthew 18:1-6, 19:13-15

Jesus tells His disciples that the Kingdom belongs to His children