What a couple major stresses or challenges you are going through right now?
- Have you ever tried praying? How did it go?
- If God knows our needs, why should we pray about them?
- What are some good reasons we may not always get what we pray for?
- Can you think of a time or know of an incident where prayer really did change circumstances?
- What interests or intrigues you the most about prayer?
- Was there an illustration/story from the message that stood out to you?
- Nicky gave various examples of what to pray for/ Which of these do you relate to: crisis, protection, guidance, spiritual hunger, etc.
- What major ingredients does prayer need to include, according to Jesus’ example in the Bible (Matthew 6:9-13)? (adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication/asking)
- Have you ever seen coincidences happen when you pray?
- What thoughts do you have about the idea of God listening to your prayers?
- In the talk, various reasons for praying are given. Which do you relate to and why?
- What is your biggest take away from the message?
Let’s take an opportunity in your group to bring concerns to God in prayer. Let’s go around the group and each pray one or two simple sentences, maybe about the stresses we shared at the beginning. If you’d rather not pray, feel free to just tell the person next to you, “I’ll pass, go ahead” and that’s perfectly fine.”
