Recreate Church, Pastor Michael Shockley—Service, November 26, 2023

What's Been Taking the Air Out of Your Prayers?

Today, Pastor Michael is talking about forgiveness and regular daily forgiveness, an essential part of any relationship that lasts.  And the big part here is the relationship of forgiveness to our prayers.

The main idea of the day is, “Unforgiveness takes the air out of your prayer!” 

If you realize there is something unforgiven between you and another, God can refuse to forgive you!

Michael’s “Top Six” Reasons to Forgive Someone Who Doesn’t Deserve It:

1. Jesus commands forgiveness.
2. Forgiveness is a witness to God’s grace.
3. Forgiveness reveals your heart.
4. Forgiveness sets you free.
5. Forgiveness is essential to healthy relationships.
6. Unforgiveness hinders your prayers.

The person you damage most with unforgiveness is you!

(CSB Study Bible Notes) 11:25 A second condition to petitions being granted is to forgive others. Standing while praying was the usual Jewish posture for public prayers (cp. Lk 18:9-14). If you have anything against anyone recalls Mt 5:23-24 (cp. Mt 18:21-35).

Verses can be found in Mark 11: 25-26.

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