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Introduction to Prayer | Young Adults
Talking Points:
- Prayer Is Simply Talking To God. Prayer is a vital spiritual practice, involving direct conversations with God to deepen our faith and relationship.
- Prayer Is Difficult. People might fear a lack of eloquence in their prayers, fear a silent answer, or be impatient with God’s perfect timing. We sometimes avoid prayer due to fear of facing imperfections or change, especially in good times.
- Prayer Is Important. Prayer is our direct connection to God, offering refuge during life’s challenges. It fosters vulnerability, trust, and faith, essential in our spiritual journey.
- Prayer Brings Us Closer To God. Prayer deepens our bond with God, encouraging spiritual growth. It provides wisdom for life’s challenges and teaches us to trust God’s timing, even in silence.
Discussion:
- In your own words, define prayer.
- Read Philippians 4:6. Are there any specific places or moments in your life where you’ve found it particularly hard to pray? Meaningful? Impactful? Explain.
- Can you relate to any of the reasons mentioned for not praying, such as the fear of doing it wrong or the fear of silence? Share your experiences.
- Has there been a time in your life that you feel like prayer hasn’t worked? What was the result? How did that change/affect your perspective on prayer?
- Read Mark 11:24. Do you agree that God always answers prayers, even if His response isn’t what we expect? How can we learn to recognize and accept His answers, even when they might be different from what we hoped for?
- Prayer is seen as a Spiritual discipline. What strategies or habits could you develop to make prayer a more consistent part of your life?
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