Belonging
In the Sladebrook Family

Session One: Prayer - Exploring God's Heart
"He is inviting you - and me - to come home to where we belong ... " – Richard Foster 
Belonging to God gives us identity and purpose. He has chosen us, made us holy and brought us into relationship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ. As God's people we want to discover how best we can love and serve both Him and each other. 
Prayer is one way in which we can both forge a stronger spiritual bond with our heavenly Father and enjoy deep, significant relationships within the church community. This is God's heart for His people. 
What is ...? - The Principle: 
Belonging prayer is praying for each other and praying with each other 
Scripture records that when people come together to pray it ... 
•	 Creates Community - Matthew 4v 9 - 13 
•	 Encourages Equality - Acts 1 v 14 
•	 Continues Constantly - Acts 12v 5 
•	 Upholds Unity 	- Ephesians 6v 18 
•	 Requires Reality 	- James 5v 16 
What if ...? The Potential: 
What if we committed to pray in ways like we have heard about? 
     e.g. To a 24-7 prayer day or week once a year?
Where would God take us? What might He do in our day?