Matthew 6:5–13, James 1:6–7, James 4:3, James 5:16–18, Philippians 4:6–7, Psalm 34:4, Luke 11:13, Psalm 66:18, 1 Peter 3:7, 2 Corinthians 12:7–9, Proverbs 15:22, Romans 8:16, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 10:27

Prayer isn’t about performing or getting perfect answers, it’s how you build a real relationship with God, who already knows your needs but still wants you to come talk to Him. Even when prayers feel unanswered, God is at work shaping you, and you learn to recognize His voice through His Word, His Spirit, and people around you.

We pray because it builds our relationship with God

God is often using what we’re asking Him to change to change us

We discern God’s voice using His Word, His Spirit, and His people 

Life Group Discussion:

What tends to get in the way of you consistently praying, busyness, doubt, distraction, or something else?

Can you think of a time when something you prayed for didn’t change, but you did? What was different in you afterward?

When you feel unsure if something is from God or just your own thoughts, which of the three, Scripture, prayer, or community, do you tend to rely on most? Which do you neglect?