ANCIENT PRACTICES: PRAYER
TALKING TO GOD

Prayer is communicating with God, both speaking and listening. It’s a discipline that every single believer is aware of, however so often through guilt, discouragement or distraction, we neglect our prayer lives. If you are looking for more information and resources, head over to bridge.tv/practices and read our companion prayer guide!

Read Luke 11:1-4.

1. Pastor Ian spent some time talking about how we are all formed through stories, relationships, and habits. What stuck out to you the most regarding our formation?

2. What would you say are the main barriers in your life that keep you from praying?

3. How do you normally address God when you are praying? Why?

4. How would you describe your prayer life? What has been your experience with prayer in your walk with God? ​

Read Matthew 6:9-13

1. Pastor Ian broke down the framework of the Lord's prayer into Intimacy, Worship, Allegiance, Submission, Petition, Confession, and Deliverance. Which of these would you say comes the most naturally to you? Which is the most difficult?

2. Who comes to mind when you think of someone with a really healthy prayer life? Why does this person stick out to you?

3. How will you approach confessing your sin to God differently after hearing this message?

4. Take some time this week to pray. Set a timer on your phone for the desired amount of time and work through the framework of Intimacy, Worship, Allegiance, Submission, Petition, Confession, and Deliverance.