We are going to examine five foundational teachings of Jesus that have the power to ignite the spark of change — in ourselves, in others, in our church family, and in the world around us. These messages will be done through out the Summer Months. What I am praying for is that this time would encourages us to be the initiator in the change we want to see take place, as in: "I'll take the first step toward peace, toward reconciliation, toward forgiveness, toward kindness, and toward compassion." The promise of Jesus is that when we strike the match, so to speak, the fire will begin to spread.

This morning we are going to start a brand new Series that will only take 4 weeks to accomplish. This simple little prayer that Jabez’s prayed, was short but powerful. It may very well have been based on promises he’d heard about in his youth - the blessing given Abraham. And to let you all in on a secret these promise are still available to us. Now if you have the opportunity to Look into the Scriptures about the subject of Prayer, you will find some very interesting prayers. There are prayers of all kinds, some for protection, others for provision, and many for direction. There are prayers of giving Praise, others that asks questions, many from one person to God and other prayers from the whole church. This prayer that we are about to study, has been called selfish, others has connected it to the prosperity Gospel. It can be prayed from a single persons point of view but what we are going to is ask it in a cooperate sense.

The subject of life and abortion has been active in the public discourse. And just this past week we have seen the some states has taken this issue to whole other level. There are a lot of opinions I am sure and even in this place, today. And this is an issue that has touched many of you—personally. I know that I am speaking to a spectrum in our audience today. I am convinced that the abortion issue is more than just a political issue, I believe with all of me heart it is a spiritual one.

“Christ wants not nibblers at the possible, but grabbers of the impossible”.