My Prayer for Our Church | Isaiah 6:1-13 | Pastor Neil McClendon

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMy Prayer for Our ChurchIsaiah 6:1-13Context of Isaiah...1) God’s people trusted in human leadership more than they trusted God2) Increased wealth brought a diminished view of God3) People felt secure in their sins as long as they performed the right religious rituals4) They presumed upon God’s grace and so they required God’s judgement1. That we would see God, v. 12. That we would grow in our knowledge of God, v. 1-4God is...a) enthronedb) transcendentc) worshippedd) consequential3. That we would make progress on our stuff, v. 54. That we would receive from the Lord, v. 6-7Two things to notice...a) “your guilt is taken away”- how you feel about what you didb) “your sin is atoned for”- what you did5. That we would hear from the Lord, v. 8-13“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of completedarkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.”~ Ernest ShackletonMental worship...1. Where do you look to see God at work?2. What is one thing you want to better understand about God?3. How do you know you are progressing spiritually?4. Is there a painful gift the Lord wants to give you?5. Do you hear from the Lord?Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube