How you begin the year will shape how you experience the year—so but first, let’s pray. In this message, we learn why prayer matters, how Jesus modeled it, and how to use the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6) as a template for a daily prayer life that actually changes you.

✅ Practical challenge: Set a time, set a place, and have a plan—start with 10 minutes a day.

🚗 Church family win: Seth (a Marine in our church) has his car—thank you to everyone who helped serve.

🧡 If you gave your life to Jesus today, fill out the orange card so our team can help you with next steps.

🙏 Need prayer? Don’t carry it alone—come forward during worship and let’s pray together.

Scripture: Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Matthew 6:7–13

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00:00 – Welcome + Happy New Year

00:45 – “Before we plan… let’s pray first”

02:05 – Update: Seth’s car testimony (church family win)

04:10 – Prayer: spare tire vs. steering wheel

05:40 – Why should I pray? (intro)

06:15 – Jesus’ prayer life (Luke 5:16 / Luke 6:12)

08:10 – 1) Prayer is how I talk with God

10:05 – 2) Prayer is how God talks to me (yes / no / not now)

12:40 – 3) Prayer invites God into everyday life

15:10 – How do we pray? (Matthew 6 model/template)

16:35 – Step 1: Start with God (Father / hallowed be Your name)

19:20 – Step 2: Align with God’s will (Your kingdom come)

21:25 – Step 3: Ask for daily bread (what I need today)

24:05 – Step 4: Confess + forgive (debts / trespasses)

27:10 – Step 5: Help with temptation + deliver from evil

29:15 – Simple life-changing prayer: “God, change me.”

30:20 – Practical challenge: time, place, plan (10 minutes)

32:10 – Where we’re headed: prayer + fasting + spiritual disciplines

34:00 – Salvation invitation + prayer

36:10 – Next steps: orange card + altar prayer moment