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Growing in Faith Intentional Christian Living Session 2

What is prayer?

Do you think there is anyone who doesn’t pray? If yes, who and why not?

How do other faiths’ prayers differ from Christian believers’ prayer?

How important is prayer? Very important Kind of important Good thing to doTake it or leave it Doesn’t matter

Centering Prayer Prayers of Petition and Intercession Prayers of Praise Thanksgiving Silent Awareness Spontaneous Prayers Which of these prayers have you tried?

Centering Prayer Prayers of Petition and Intercession Prayers of Praise Thanksgiving Silent Awareness Spontaneous Prayers Which of these prayers are new to you?

Centering Prayer Prayers of Petition and Intercession Prayers of Praise Thanksgiving Silent Awareness Spontaneous Prayers Which kind of prayer have you found to be the most effective for you?

Matthew 21:13 Mark 11:17 Matthew 21:22 Mark 11:24 Mark 9:29 Acts 28:8

Luke 22:45 John 17:15-20 Acts 1:14 Acts 4:24 John 17:20-22 Acts 2:42 Acts 6:3-4 Acts 14:23 Romans 12:12 Philippians 4:6 1 Timothy 2:8

Acts 3:1 Acts 16:13 1 Corinthians 7:5 Colossians 4:2 1 Timothy 4:5 Luke 1:13 Acts 10:31 1 Peter 3:12 Romans 10:1 2 Corinthians 13:9 Philippians 1:9 Colossians 4:12 James 5:15-16

A.C.T.S. Adoration Confession Thanksgiving Supplication

Daily Prayer Guide 1.Pray for the “peace of Jerusalem,” and peace in the whole world. 2.Pray for all leaders of the church, both local and worldwide. 3.Pray for the elected officials of your country, that God will guide them in making important decisions. 4.Play for the leaders in your local community, be it a village or a city. 5.Pray for those who are in need of physical and emotional healing. 6.Pray for those confined to their homes, hospitals, or nursing homes because of advanced age or illness. 7.Pray for the poor, oppressed, unemployed, and destitute. 8.Pray for those in prison. 9.Pray for the needs of your own family. 10. Pray for yourself, that God’s peace will reign in your life and you will do God’s will. 11. Listen silently and attentively to God. 12. Close by praying the Lord’s Prayer.