(28) Bother God and Bless Your Neighbor

One day, Jesus told a story about a boldly persistent (some would say “impudent”) man who bugged his friend for some bread in the middle of the night. 

Then Jesus said be like that man. Not the helping one, the annoying one.

It’s hard to fathom that God would want us to bother Him with the requests of our hearts, but He invites us to do it! It doesn’t actually bother Him.

Today we talk about the things we pray for, how our prayer benefits the whole community around us, what attitudes keep us from praying, and how our identity shapes our prayer life.

We can’t script His response, but Jesus tells us God will respond in the best possible way. 

Just keep asking, seeking, and knocking. He doesn’t give up on us–don’t give up on Him!

ALSO:

• Good and bad Christmas movies not set in NYC.
• Sticking with the things that are worthwhile.
• How we would script God’s answers to our prayer: Immediately, Gradually, Gently, and I would like to not be too uncomfortable.

Separate Post–Poll:

You get a day all alone in your house to accomplish what you want to get done: Satisfying or Unsatisfying? 

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13
Media:
The Old Man TV Series: https://youtu.be/xDu1Q9r6HDo?si=uhb1MjrDNtCQOzEX

A Christmas Wish in Hudson: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13624384/

Christmas Lovers Anonymous: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14207306/

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬ ‭ESV‬‬