Seeker's Reward: The Purpose of our Prayer and Fasting

Seeker's Reward: The Purpose of our Prayer and Fasting

Speaker: Pastor Lee Cummings
Date: January 8, 2023

As we enter this brand new year and this brand new season, it’s time that we remember that when we intentionally draw near to the Lord and seek Him, He rewards us. Join us for The Seeker’s Reward, our first series of 2023 that runs alongside our SEEK: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.

In this sermon, Pastor Lee begins our series with reminding us the “why” behind our prayer and our fasting.

• Hebrews 11:6
  “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

• Matthew 6:6
  “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

• What is a Seeker?
  Someone searching, looking or pursuing a greater proximity to God’s Presence; someone who has set their heart on a journey.

• What is the Reward?
  He is.

• The Seeker’s Reward is receiving more of Him, with every step made in His direction.

• 3 keys to saying “yes” to God’s invitation:

• 1. Seek God first (law of priority - reading God’s word first)

• 2. Seek God often (habitually - developing an appetite for God)

• 3. Seek God together (community - we grow best together - hunger stirs hunger)