Sabbatical 5 - Why Pray When God Doesn’t Care?

Psalm 13:1-6
1. We tend to BLAME OTHERS for our problems.

The Two Biggest Frustrations in the Christian Life:
1. God doesn’t act like we want Him to.
2. We don’t act like He wants us to.

Matthew 6:1-6
Psalm 139:23-24
2. Inappropriate PRIORITIES snatch our focus away from God’s PRESENCE.

“Prayer is an expression of who we are. We are a living incompleteness.” Thomas Merton

“Prayer can either be the steering wheel or the spare tire.” Corrie Ten Boom

3. We feel like we don't BELONG in the same room with GOD.

Isaiah 6:1-5
Hebrews 10:19-22
Hebrews 7:19
Matthew 27:50-51
Acts 17:23-27

How Do You Pray When God Doesn’t Seem to Care?
1. Ask Him to reveal your shortcomings.
2. Ask Him to reveal Himself before you look for other options.
3. Recognize that, if Jesus belongs in the presence of the Father, that so do you.