PRAYER
Most people know prayer is important… but many still feel unsure about it.
How do you pray?
What do you say?
Why does it sometimes feel difficult?
In this series on Prayer, we’ll learn directly from the Words of Jesus about prayer and discover that prayer isn’t about performance, it’s about relationship.
Together, we’ll learn how to talk with God, trust Him, seek His will, and grow deeper in faith through prayer.
1 - The Purpose of Prayer / Matthew 6:5-13
Application Questions:
What distracts you the most when you try to pray?
Why do you think we tend to treat prayer like a last resort instead of a first response?
How does your view of God shape the way you talk to Him?
Which part of the Lord’s Prayer stands out to you most right now? Why?
What is one specific step you can take this week to grow in prayer?
2 - The Focus of Prayer / Matthew 6:10
Application Questions:
When you pray, who do you picture you’re talking to?
What is one area of your life where it’s hardest to pray: “Your will be done”?
Why is surrender difficult even when we know God’s plan is better?
What would change in your life if you truly sought God’s kingdom first every day?
In what area of your life have you been putting your will or desires above God’s?
How could you prioritize and trust His plan over your needs?
3 - THE LIFE OF PRAYER / Matthew 6:11-13
Application Questions:
In what areas of life are you most tempted to rely on yourself instead of God?
Why do you think God wants us to ask even though He already knows our needs?
What stands out to you about the words “give us,” “forgive us,” and “lead us” being plural?
Can you think of a time when God answered a very specific prayer?
What’s one prayer request you need to become more specific about?