Do you feel distant from God when life gets messy or when you’ve fallen into sin? Pastor Chris Teien unpacks the six stages of the Lord’s Prayer to provide hope and guidance for reconnecting with God. Discover how to persist in prayer through worship, repentance, and trust—even when you’ve made mistakes. Learn practical steps for forgiveness and how to find encouragement to keep moving forward in your faith.

Message Outline:

1. Worship and Surrender: Begin by acknowledging God’s greatness and aligning your will with His purposes (Matthew 6:9-10).
2. Petition and Intercession: Boldly ask for your needs and intercede for others, trusting God as your provider (Matthew 6:11).
3. Forgiveness and Repentance: Confess sins, forgive others, and restore relationships with God and people (Matthew 6:12; 1 John 1:9).
4. Deliverance and Trust: Seek strength to resist temptation and find protection in God’s faithfulness (Matthew 6:13; Philippians 4:6-7).
5. Praise and Trust: Close your prayers with worship and gratitude, reaffirming trust in God (1 Chronicles 29:11-13).

Personal Stories and Illustrations:

• A humorous reflection on small temptations like candy and their deeper spiritual lessons.
• MMA fighter Vitor Belfort’s testimony of forgiveness and transformation through Christ.
• Real-life examples of how forgiveness sets you free and strengthens your faith.

Quotes:

• “Even when you mess up, you can boldly approach the throne of grace.”
• “Forgiveness is not excusing behavior; it’s releasing the offense to God.”
• “The Christian life is a battle—you may get knocked down, but you have to get back up and keep following Jesus.”

Actionable Takeaways:

• Begin prayers with worship and surrender.
• Reflect on unresolved conflicts and seek forgiveness.
• Memorize scripture like Psalm 119:11 to guard against temptation.
• Commit to persistent prayer, trusting in God’s grace and power.

Scripture References:
Matthew 6:9-13, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 4:6-7, Ephesians 4:32, James 4:7

Keywords:
Persisting in prayer, forgiveness, Lord’s Prayer, overcoming failure, Christian living, grace, temptation, repentance, faith, spiritual growth

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The WELL Faith Podcast offers encouraging, Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien and guests. New sermons are released every Sunday. Replay episodes are marked with an asterisk. Find us online at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.Church in Virginia, MN. Email comments to wellfaith24@gmail.com