Gmen newsletter July 2013

News The A, B, C’s of Masculine Prayer Part 3

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Acknowledging the sanctity of Gods character empowers you to receive.

ow that we know prayer doesn’t make you soft and have eliminated the

barriers to masculine prayer, how does God

Our Father, - Going before God, we

expect us to pray? Jesus rolled out a

must always be aware that we belong. You

template that any guy can follow to have an

are His and He is yours. God is your father.

effective prayer life. Keep in mind however,

You are his son. Approach God the way you

this isn’t what you should say, rather, it’s how

would a father figure or any man in your life

God wants men to pray and approach Him for

who you know wants what is best for you.

fellowship.

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Who is in Heaven, - This isn’t Gods location. God is everywhere. This is Gods status! Before praying, be aware that God is higher than your problem. He is above your situation. Jesus said it this way, “If I can do it?

All things are possible to him who believes!”

[Mark 9:23]. God’s ability to perform should be beyond question!

Holy is your name, - As men, we must reverence the names of God, and especially the name of Jesus. Why? Names carry credibility. When you pray, be aware of Gods power, authority, but most importantly, what He has done for your personal salvation

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through Christ. Acknowledging the sanctity of Gods character empowers you to receive!

Your kingdom come, - We must prioritize Gods plan and purpose when we pray. His kingdom, or, His way of doing and being right should be sought after fervently.

Learn to see past your own desires and will in prayer. Ask God to direct you to what He wants in the matter and you’ll always come out on top [Matthew 6:33 Amp]!

Give us this day our daily bread, Seeking God for what you need on a regular basis should be done through prayer. Jesus said it this way, “ Keep on asking and it will

God is higher than your problem. He is above your situation.

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for you.

given you; keep on seeking and you will find;

18:21-30]. Lay the offences from others

keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door]

before God during prayer and allow His power

will be opened to you.� [Matthew 7:7 Amp].

to manifest!

No, you don’t have to ask him for the same thing over and over, but, you should look to him regularly to meet your needs.

Forgive us our debts as we forgive, Being able to receive from God through prayer is strongly dependent on your giving others a second chance. If you want to live a life of Gods constant power, you must live a life of constantly letting others go [Matthew

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For yours is the kingdom, power, and glory, - You should end prayer, not receiving, but giving God honor, praise and overall recognition for being who He is and allowing you access to Him and His ways.

As more and more men pray like this, we’ll see God move in the earth like never before!

Q and A

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A:: Why do all the dishonest guys seem to get ahead at work?

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our problem could be two-fold.

measures of oil” so the employee said, “Sit

One is deception. As you said, it

down quickly and write us 50”.[Luke 16:6-7]

may seem like they’re getting

He kept doing this, eventually resolving two

ahead, but the bible says, “Though hand join

problems with one solution. First, he settled

in hand the wicked won’t go unpunished”

debts for his employer. Secondly, he made

[Proverbs 11:21] Whether or not it’s by your

some new friends. So when he was out of

employer, you can be assured that penalties

work he had people supporting him [Luke

will accrue for unjust behavior.

16:3-4]. “Now here’s the surprise. The owner

The other is wisdom. This is a bit interesting, but Jesus gives a very uncommon story of a dishonest employee, who ultimately made his owner proud. After the employee heard he was about to be fired, “He called

praised the dishonest employee because he knew how to look after himself.” [Luke 16:8] Some commentaries even say the owner considered not firing him after all.

It could be that the men you’re labeling

each one of his owners clients and said, “How

as dishonest are simply guys who are being a

much do you owe us?” one answered, “100

bit more clever than you. It’s true, as a

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Christian man we’re not of this world,

Ask God to lead you in applying His principles

however, we’re not to be ignorant of how to

within your career. Show them it’s possible to

succeed within it. Too often, ungodly men

get ahead without compromising your

work their system of behavior, more

integrity.

successfully than we do our own [Luke 16:8].

If you have a question pertaining to manhood that you would like to submit to the Pastor, to be answered here in our monthly Q and A, segment E Mail us at Gmen@mobcc.com

Events Our next men’s meeting is on July 19th at 7:00 P.M. Our 2013 Men’s Conference is on August 16 and 17th

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Article Law of Relationships

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hy are movies like Goodfellas,

The Last

Samurai, and Brave Hearts so famous? It’s the same reason street gangs, fraternities and the military are so populated or why men already enlisted in the army, endure even more months of brutality to

strengths. Inside, men want to be a part of a band of brothers joined together for a cause greater than themselves.

King David knew full well what this was

become Navy Seals. The answer is

all about. During his reign, he fought with and

brotherhood! Deep down, men yearn to

lead men in countless wars to protect Gods

connect with each other in a way that covers

people and advance Israel. One day, after

their weaknesses and amplifies their

fighting the Syrians, David was looking for

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someone to bless. He said, “Is there anyone

shields with another man and face adversity.

left from Saul’s house that I may show

In the New Testament we see Jesus employ

kindness to for Jonathan’s sake?” [2 Samuel

the same tool. In Matthew 10:1 he pairs the

9:1]. Eventually he found a man named

disciples in groups of two and sends them out

Miphobosheth who was not only

the same later on [Mark 6:7]. Why? Because,

impoverished but injured. He had problems

“Two are better than one. And a three-fold

with his feet. However that didn’t scare David,

cord is not easily broken” [Ecclesiastes 4:9].

he said, “I will surely show you kindness for

When brotherhood is properly conducted it

Jonathan your father's sake, and will restore

makes us better as men.

you all the land of Saul your father and you will eat bread at my table continually.”[2 Samuel 9:7] David took the opportunity to brother Miphobesheth, by restoring to him what was his by birthright. He had a heightened sense of what it meant to lock

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Be sure you’re not just on the lookout for men who can improve and empower you, but that you’re also prepared to improve and empower other men. It’s that very sequence that the bible says will bring stronger men into your life [Proverbs 18:24]!

Scripture

Proverbs 16:6

KJV

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

Thought Being a male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of choice.

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