Prayer is a spiritual discipline that every believer should have in their life. But how do you do it? Let's get practical for those who want to learn to pray.
Talking Points:
- Prayer is simply communication with God. If you want a healthy relationship with God (or anyone), you’ll have to learn to communicate.
- We should pray to nurture our relationship with God. Beyond that, we should pray because God is worthy of our attention and focus. We should set apart some intentional, focused time to pray every day or week. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
- Prayer is often personal, a one-on-one connection with God. But it can also be corporate – prayer with two or more people is powerful and effective. Matthew 18:20
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- On a scale of 1-10, rate your prayer life. Explain.
- What usually comes to mind when you think of prayer? Did anything catch your attention in this video?
- Describe a time in a relationship when communication stopped. What happened to the relationship? Have you ever experienced that with God in prayer?
- Why is God worthy of our attention? Make a list.
- Read 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Which is easier for you: praying throughout the day or praying intentionally at a specific time? Explain.
- Do you think a “prayer closet” would be helpful for prayer? Where could that be in your life?
- Read Matthew 18:20. Do you ever pray with others in your life? Describe it.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
