The Way Church Podcast The Lord's Prayer (Part 3) - Elita Friesen | Sermon on the Mount (Week 17) | May 29, 2022
May 31, 2022
Elita Friesen, a passionate speaker and faith leader, delivers a thought-provoking sermon on the Lord's Prayer. She reflects on the personal impact of her father’s bedtime prayers and emphasizes the structure of prayer in our daily lives. The discussion dives into the complexities of forgiveness, recognizing its power to foster personal freedom, even in painful relationships. Elita highlights forgiveness's transformative effects on mental health, alongside the significance of communal prayer and its role in resisting temptation.
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Childhood Prayer Ritual
- Elita Friesen shares a childhood memory of her father tucking her in and praying with her, always ending with the Lord's Prayer.
- This nightly ritual instilled in her a foundational understanding of prayer, a gift she continues to cherish.
The Lord's Prayer: A Template
- Jesus taught his followers how to pray, offering the Lord's Prayer as a template.
- The prayer is divided into two parts: the first focuses on God (vertical), and the second on our needs (horizontal).
Children's Prayers
- People often prioritize their own needs in prayer, similar to children's straightforward requests.
- Friesen shares humorous examples of children's prayers found online, highlighting their unashamed focus on personal desires.