WEEK 8: THE WAY TO PRAY / Matthew 6:9-13
-What’s one word or phrase that describes what you thought of prayer as a child or when they first started praying?
-Examples could be “formal,” “confusing,” “just for emergencies,” or “conversation with God.”
-Describe your current prayer life in one word or phrase?
-Read Matthew 6:5-13 together…
1. Why do you think Jesus emphasized praying in secret rather than in public? How does this change the way we approach prayer?
2. How does viewing God as a Father, rather than a distant deity, impact your approach to prayer?
3. What does it mean to you to pray “Your kingdom come, Your will be done”? How can this mindset change our daily lives?
4. Why do you think Jesus included forgiveness as a central part of prayer? How does forgiveness affect our relationship with God and others?
5. In what ways do you seek guidance from God through prayer? How have you experienced God leading you in your decisions?
6. What role does prayer play in feeling protected or strengthened during difficult times?
7. Jesus ends the prayer by acknowledging God’s kingdom, power, and glory. How does reflecting on God’s power and glory affect your perspective on the issues you bring to Him in prayer?
-To remember Matthew 6:9-13 & The Lord’s Prayer, each day from 6:09 to 6:13 (AM/PM) take time to talk to your Heavenly Father this next week.
-Six Ways to Pray: Surrender, Provision, Forgiveness, Guidance, Protection & Power.