Why I Don’t Feel Like Praying:
- I don’t
- I don’t
- I don’t have the
- I don’t have the
Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7
What is Prayer? Two-way
God’s Phone Number: Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (NIV)
When should I pray?
Never stop praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
What should I pray about?
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. Philippians 4:6-7
How should I pray?
Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. Psalm 33:3
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. James 1:6-7 (NIV)
God answers every prayer:
CONNECTION GROUP “TALK IT OUT” Discussion Questions
1) What insight, principle, or observation from this week’s message did you find most helpful, eye-opening, thought-provoking, or troubling? Why?
2) How comfortable are you with praying in front of others? What experiences have shaped the way you feel about public praying?
3) If you were to look at your prayer life during a typical week these days, what would you find? What would you want to be different?
4) Do you really think God cares about the things you care about? How much do you think God hears and does about your prayers? If you actually believed more, do you think you would pray more?
5) What creative approaches to communicating with God has been helpful to you? (writing, singing, playing, etc.)
6) Since prayer is defined as “two-way communication with God,” how have you included silence and hearing from God in your prayers?
7) What is your biggest current prayer need? Spend time praying together.
8) How can your Connection Group support you, pray for you, and encourage you this week?