To Pray for a Heart that Prays

“To Pray for a Heart that Prays”

Ephesians 6:18

Take-Home Truth:  Prayer is a declaration of our dependency on God.

Christ-Connection: Everything Jesus did was to make prayer possible.

Recap: (Talk about last week)

1. How did you implement the practices of meditation on scripture that Richard discussed last week as part of your Bible reading this past week?

Engage: (Observe the passage and engage with the text)

2. Read Ephesians 6:18 and discuss the how, when and what in regards to prayer.
3. Read Matthew 6:9-13. How does this prayer break down into the three categories of “Thank You”, “Help” and “I’m Sorry”?

Reflect: (Reflect upon the key take-aways from the sermon)

4. Based on Richard’s practical guide to prayer, what does it mean to “pray in the spirit” and to pray “on all occasions”?
5. In what area do you spend the most time in prayer; Thank You, Help or I’m Sorry? Why are you not spending more time in the other areas?
6. Who or what do you turn to in times of crisis? What do you need to do to make Christ the first one that you call on?
7. Are you praying for a heart that prays?

Respond: (Apply the truths of God’s Word to your heart, affections, and actions)

8. What is keeping you from praying?
9. Richard broke down the activities of his day. In what areas of your day could you incorporate more time in prayer? Do you start every day in a time of prayer?