If we are honest, many of us find it difficult to pray and fast, whether it's our sense of self-sufficiency,

the distractions of social media, busyness, or simply not knowing what the Bible teaches about prayer and fasting,

we often struggle with these spiritual disciplines.

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But in today's sermon from Matthew chapter 6 verses 5 through 18 David Platt addresses the

why and the how of prayer and fast. This passage from Christ's sermon on the

mount reminds us to acknowledge our needs and to look forward

to our ultimate reward, God himself.

So here's David with a sermon titled Pray and Fast from Matthew Chapter 6. Today what I want to do is I want to encourage you individually

as a part of the church or even if you're not a part of the church,

even if you're here today and you're exploring Christianity.

I realize there are people today who are not. and you're exploring Christianity.

I realize there are people today who are not even yet

followers of Jesus.

You've come with a friend or a family member,

somebody invited you, maybe you come on your own,

and you may wonder, like, what is the point of prayer?

How does it work?

Some of you who are followers of Jesus may actually wonder what is the point of prayer and

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