ALPHA MAAMA (A.M.)

Falaite Ma‘asi 30, 2018

“Mou omi ke tau lotu…”

( a call to prayer)

Fehu‘i #38

Ko e hā ‘a e lotu?

Ko e lotú  ko ‘etau lilingi hotau lotó  ki he ‘Otuá ‘i he fakafeta‘i, kole, vete angahala mo e fakamālō.

What is prayer?

Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and thanksgiving.

SAAME 62:8

Falala kiate ia he taimi kotoa; ‘A e kakai, mou lilingi homou lotó ‘i hono ‘ao na: Ko e ‘Otua ko e hūfanga mo‘otaua.

PSALM 62:8

Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.

Commentary – John Piper (cont…)

There they are - four key words from the catechism. 

First, continually confess your need to the Lord. "I need you."

Second, cry out in petition. "Help me." 

Third, lay hold of God's promises with trust and praise for his ability to fulfill them.

And then when he helps you, go on your face and say, "Thank you”. That's the rhythm and the breath of the Christian life.

Prayer

Our Great Refuge, thank you for calling us to prayer. You are not far way; you are near, and you hear us when we pray. Let us pour out our hearts to you without ceasing. Let us pray without guile, bringing our true selves before your throne of grace. Amen.