Should we believe in a literal “evil one?” Are Satan and demonic forces really real or just a figment of the ancient imagination? Jesus believes in the powers of darkness. According to the Bible, a declaration of war has been issued against the human race by these powers of darkness led by their leader Satan. There is a real spiritual battle happening all around us. The final petition of the Lord’s Prayer is about spiritual warfare. In this prayer, Jesus specifically names the evil one and invites us to ask for God’s help resisting the temptation of Satan. To pray this prayer effectively, we must understand the nature of the evil one and how God equips us to stand our ground against temptation.

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From Series: "Teach Us to Pray"

Do you struggle with knowing how to pray, or wonder if God really hears your prayers? Many of us long to have a deeper prayer life -- and draw closer to God -- but we aren't sure how to grow in this spiritual discipline. The disciples asked Jesus directly, “Lord, teach us to pray." Jesus taught them a simple, powerful way to talk with God – we know it as the Lord’s Prayer. Most of us know that prayer by heart, but like the disciples, we often have misconceptions and fears about prayer. In the midst of our questions, God invites us to bring everything to him in prayer. God wants to be in a deep, close relationship with you, grow you as a disciple, and empower you to make disciples. The same is true for Christ The Rock as a community of believers -- and if we are really going to make that happen, we need to be a church that prioritizes prayer. We can’t do it in our own strength.

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