Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

ROOTED: PrayerPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Pray always and never give up!TEXT - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18OUTLINE - A vibrant prayer life is possible for you.1. Prayer begins with God.Hebrews 4:15-16Isaiah 62:6-7Jeremiah 33:32. Prayer is not detached from reality.Psalm 34:17Psalm 55:17Psalm 72:123. Prayer isn’t too complicated.James 4:81 Thessalonians 5:164. Prayer is pleasant.Isaiah 55:1-3Matthew 11:28-105. Prayer requires patience and persistence.Luke 18:1-8Ephesians 6:18NEXT STEP: Pray always and never give up.THE 7 ROOTED RHYTHMSDAILY DEVOTION (Acts 2:42, 46) Scripture is the very Word of God. Through it, He equips us with all we need to learn about Him and live a life pleasing to Him.PRAYER (Acts 2:42) One of the most important elements in any relationship is communication. Prayer is just that: engaging God in a conversation, sharing our hearts with Him, and spending time listening to His voice, both individually and in community.REPENTANCE (Acts 2:37-39) With the help of the Spirit we take inventory of our