Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Thoughts and Prayers: Simple PrayerPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - As children of God we pray simple, childlike prayers.TEXT - Matthew 19:13-16, Matthew 18:1-3OUTLINEOur thoughts and prayers makes a difference.L - Look to your Father. * Matthew 19:13-16. Jesus blesses his children. * Mark 10:16. And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.E - Expect the Best. * Luke 11:11-12. If we know how to give good gifts, how much more does our Heavenly Father? * James 1:17. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.A - Act like a Kid. * Matthew 18:3. Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. * Hebrews 11:1. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.P - Put your trust in God.   * Hebrews 4:16. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and f