There are times in life when we just need to get back to the basics. Today Pastor Darth begins a four-week series on foundational elements of faith.

1. Constant Prayer
   

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   1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT
   16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
2. Bold Prayer
   

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   Hebrews 4: 14-16 NIV

   14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

   1 John 5:14 NIV
   14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

3. Prayer for Everyone
   

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   Matthew 5: 43-44 NLT

   43 “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

   Matthew 5: 46-47 NLT
   

   46 If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. 47 If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.