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Session 3 Video

Session 3

The Basic Pattern of Prayer

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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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Opening Thoughts

    - Remembering what we’ve learned so far.

    - What is the basic pattern of prayer? 

**On Aligning with God**

    - Quick takes on Matthew 6:9-10: 

        - “Hallowed be your name” 

        - “Your kingdom come” 

        - “Your will be done” 

More on the “kingdom” of God/heaven –

        - Genesis 1 – “kings and queens”

        -  ____________________ kingdom by ____________________ power 

    - As we pray, we must be ready to ____________________. 

**Challenge: pray for the alignment of different parts of your life with God’s honor/kingdom/will.**

**Questions for Discussion and Reflection**

1. What other breakdowns of the elements of prayer have you heard in the past? How can all these help us? What are their limitations? 

2. How might it help strengthen or regulate your prayer life to think in terms of address, align, ask? 

3. What parts of your life are properly aligned with God’s honor/kingdom/will? What parts are not? 

4. Why is prayer the first step in aligning our lives with God’s value and purposes? 

5. Is there anything you currently sense God commanding you to do? Will you do it?

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