What is:

PRAYER?
 Questions
about PRAYER
What is prayer?
What does prayer look like?
Why should we pray?
Doesn’t God already know
everything?
Why is it important?
How does God use prayer
in our lives?
 The Discipline of Prayer
DESIRE:
▪ to grow in a relationship with God that is based on open
communication

DEFINITION:
▪ Prayer is a word that describes a relationship.
▪ Disciplines of prayer provide patterns for communicating with
God throughout the day.
▪ Prayer disciplines open our focus and hearing to God.
Bible Verses about Prayer
Philippians 4:6

I Thessalonians 5:16-18
The Discipline of Prayer
PRAYER PRACTICE INCLUDES:
▪ Setting a period of time to talk and listen to God
▪ Praying prayers written by others
▪ Exercising while speaking and listening to God
▪ Praying the prayers of Scripture
▪ Incorporating the arts into prayer
▪ Praying with others
The Discipline of Prayer
GOD-GIVEN FRUIT THROUGH PRAYER:
▪ keeping company with Jesus whether or not you feel his
presence
▪ abiding in Christ, opening yourself to experiencing his
presence all day long
▪ reminding yourself that God is present and living in you
▪ guarding self-talk so your thoughts, feelings and
behavior flow from an ongoing dialogue with God
▪ developing a rhythm of turning to God at any time of the
day
Kevin Lin
Ms. Brabon
Mr. & Mrs.
McDillon
What stood out to you the most?
“Prayer is important because in any relationship, “Prayer is how I participate in my relationship
COMMUNICATION is key. Also, God tells us to with God right now.
pray - it reminds me of who I am supposed to be Prayer is my life line. It’s also a way to love
(like Jesus).” - JM people!” - GD

“Prayer is an honest “Prayer is communication

conversation with God. between me & God - but
I pray when I cannot see, also so much more!
because I know that God
is in control and he Prayer is transformative:
cares about me and he my thoughts -->
has a plan that will my heart -->
work.” - KL my actions.” - MB

“Prayer helps me remember that God is real and relevant. Prayer

reminds me that God is strong, and I am weak. Prayer helps me succeed
in my work. Prayer is a way to love other people.” - GH
If you could
have any
super power,
what would
it be?
HOMEWORK:
Prayer Project
(due Friday)

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 ● Priority & Place
Practical Prayer &
Bible Study Tips ● Start with the 10/10 Plan
● Pray & Study Together
● Pray for Others (ie. Weekly Prayer Plan)
MON - Morrison
TUE - Taiwan
WED - the world
THUR - Holy Spirit led
FRI - Family & Friends
SAT - Students
SUN - Ministry

● Expect God to answer you!

● Take steps to OBEY what he says.
Psalm 23
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.
2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.
4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.