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Rethinking Life – Rethinking Attitudes Matthew 7:7-12

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Page 1: Matthew 7:7-12.   Pursue God intently.  Begin with asking.  Continue seeking.  Follow up with perseverance. Rethinking Attitudes

Rethinking Life – Rethinking Attitudes

Matthew 7:7-12

Page 2: Matthew 7:7-12.   Pursue God intently.  Begin with asking.  Continue seeking.  Follow up with perseverance. Rethinking Attitudes

Pursue God intently.

Begin with asking. Continue seeking. Follow up with perseverance.

Rethinking Attitudes

Page 3: Matthew 7:7-12.   Pursue God intently.  Begin with asking.  Continue seeking.  Follow up with perseverance. Rethinking Attitudes

Pursue God intently. Ask God and He answers.

The one who intently pursues God will be rewarded.

The one who ignores God will not be rewarded.

We must ask with proper motives.

Rethinking Attitudes

Page 4: Matthew 7:7-12.   Pursue God intently.  Begin with asking.  Continue seeking.  Follow up with perseverance. Rethinking Attitudes

Pursue God intently. Ask God and He answers. God’s character is good!

We think we know how to give good gifts.

God does not rejoice in our hurt. God loves us and acts accordingly.

Rethinking Attitudes

Page 5: Matthew 7:7-12.   Pursue God intently.  Begin with asking.  Continue seeking.  Follow up with perseverance. Rethinking Attitudes

Pursue God intently. Ask God and He answers. God’s character is good! Our character must reflect

God’s. We need to follow God’s example

and be kind to others.

Rethinking Attitudes

Page 6: Matthew 7:7-12.   Pursue God intently.  Begin with asking.  Continue seeking.  Follow up with perseverance. Rethinking Attitudes

Do I intently ask and

seek God?

Do I persevere in prayer when I reach a setback?

What does that mean to me?

Page 7: Matthew 7:7-12.   Pursue God intently.  Begin with asking.  Continue seeking.  Follow up with perseverance. Rethinking Attitudes

What things do I ask of

God? Are my motives pure or self-centered?

Do I believe that God wants to answer my prayers?

What does that mean to me?

Page 8: Matthew 7:7-12.   Pursue God intently.  Begin with asking.  Continue seeking.  Follow up with perseverance. Rethinking Attitudes

God is looking out for

what is best for me!

God loves and blesses His children!

What does that mean to me?

Page 9: Matthew 7:7-12.   Pursue God intently.  Begin with asking.  Continue seeking.  Follow up with perseverance. Rethinking Attitudes

Do I reflect God’s loving,

gracious character toward others?

What does that mean to me?