Dig In Questions

1) What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s message? 

2) Do you feel like prayer is a strength or weakness in your life? Why?

3) In Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus shows us what a healthy prayer life is built on - He begins by calling God "Father", which gives us imagery of intimacy between a child and their father. Why is intimacy in your relationship with God essential for your prayer life?

4) In Matthew 6:10, Jesus prays, "your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven." What are some of the challenges in accepting God's will for our life? What can we do to overcome this?

5) In Matthew 6:12, Jesus prays, "And forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors." Why is seeking forgiveness from God and forgiving others essential for both our eternal and momentary freedom?

6) Lastly, of the six pillars on which Jesus showed us that healthy prayer is built, which one do you feel you need to address more often?

• A relationship of intimacy with God

• Holy expectations

• Accepting God's plan

• Trusting God with our needs

• Forgiveness

• Asking for protection