Central Manor Church                            February 28, 2021

Authentic Christians Recognize God’s authority over    their life: Pray to God

I.  Authentic Christians experience hardship V.8-9a

A. Be aware that often believers experience hardship

B. Be aware that sometimes believer’s experience intense suffering

II. Authentic Christians rely on God who is all-powerful 9b-10

A. Do not rely on yourself

B. Rely on God

III. Praying to God shows you depend on Him 11

A. Prayer shows our dependence

B. Prayer brings us blessings

C. Prayer brings blessings to those who see God at work in our lives

Genuine Christians show their dependence on God by praying