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Session 12 Video

In this session, we try to answer more questions about prayer.

Session 12

Common Questions about Prayer (Part 2)

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https://content.lessons.church/files/study/6TN0xTu8wrm/-vk1SRezOTa/Prayer (Michael DeFazio) 2020.pdf?dt=1661522440606

In this series, Michael DeFazio provides comprehensive lessons on the topic of prayer. Starting from how to learn to pray, he uncovers the 'secret' to prayer and its basic pattern, and advises on what to ask for in prayer. The series also highlights the liberating power of routine and the relevance of praying the Psalms, along with guidelines on how to do so. Additionally, the series presents twelve rules for hearing God, and introduces six more types of prayers. The study wraps up with responses to common questions about prayer and insights on both individual and communal prayer, aiming to help followers live out the call to pray continually.

Prayer

 Michael DeFazio's series offers practical insights on prayer, covering topics such as learning to pray, the power of routine, utilizing the Psalms, hearing from God, different types of prayer, and addressing common questions.

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**More Questions about Prayer**

- Why should we pray?

- What difference does it make for prayer that God is Triune (Father, Son, and Spirit)? Should we pray to the different members of the Trinity?

- What does it mean when the Bible says to ask/pray in Jesus’ name?

- What about praying for dead people or to the saints?

- Why can’t I clear my thoughts to pray for longer than like 15 minutes?

- How do I know if prayer is working?

- If I pray asking God to heal or change a situation that is in his will, but my heart doesn't have faith in the moment to believe it, is it ignored? How does prayer work when you lack faith or hope?

- How do I better discern what God is saying to me through prayer?

- Is having a conversation with God the same as intentionally praying? I often hear about people saying they constantly talk with God throughout the day but is that really the same as praying to him?

**Challenge:** Take five minutes and just pray.

**Questions for Discussion and Reflection**

- Which of these questions resonate with you? To what degree are you helped or satisfied with the answers?

- How does the fact that God is Triune impact your prayer life? How do you want it to?

- Do you pray “in Jesus’ name”? Why? Will you continue doing so? Why?

- Why is it crucial to evaluate our prayer lives carefully?

- How can we stay honest about our questions without letting our questions keep us from praying?

Common Questions about Prayer (Part 2)

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