1. “know who you are” “Recognise and resist wrong ideas” “Guidance of homosexuality” “Encourage Prayer” “Fight the battle”

2. 1 Timothy 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul - Apostle - messenger of God breaking new ground message of Grace, Mercy and Peace with God

3. 1 Timothy 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul - Apostle - messenger of God breaking new ground message of Grace, Mercy and Peace with God Timothy -Church leader in Ephesus Mixed race and faith background Young Mentored by Paul

4. 1 Timothy 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour... Prayer

5. MAY I ASK YOU A PERSONAL QUESTION LUCY? WHY, OF COURSE

6. MAY I ASK YOU A PERSONAL QUESTION LUCY? WHY, OF COURSE I DON’T WANT TO UPSET YOU

7. DON’T BE SILLY, CHARLIE BROWN... NOTHING YOU ASK COULD POSSIBLY UPSET ME MAY I ASK YOU A PERSONAL QUESTION LUCY? WHY, OF COURSE I DON’T WANT TO UPSET YOU

8. DO YOU PRAY BEFORE YOU GO TO BED, OR AFTER YOU GET UP IN THE MORNING?

10. 1 Timothy 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour... Prayer Paul urges prayer

11. 1 Timothy 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour... Prayer Recognise and address the obstacles to prayer OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate OBSTACLE 3: Too busy/forget OBSTACLE 4: Don’t know what to pray OBSTACLE 1: Can’t see the point OBSTACLE 5: Feel too upset

13. OBSTACLE 1: Can’t see the point OBSTACLE 1: Can’t see the point 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone because a hungry, praying community... is compassionate and empathetic whereas a predestined community... can accept suffering and injustice as God’s will Prayer changes things as God responds to desire

14. OBSTACLE 1: Can’t see the point OBSTACLE 1: Can’t see the point 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone because a hungry, praying community... is compassionate and empathetic whereas a predestined community... Is grateful and dependent can accept suffering and injustice as God’s will can take God for granted not recognising their need Prayer changes things as God responds to desire

15. OBSTACLE 1: Can’t see the point OBSTACLE 1: Can’t see the point 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone because a hungry, praying community... is drawn deeper into relationship with God is compassionate and empathetic whereas a predestined community... Is grateful and dependent needs not cry out to God and seek Him can accept suffering and injustice as God’s will can take God for granted not recognising their need Prayer changes things as God responds to desire

16. OBSTACLE 1: Can’t see the point OBSTACLE 1: Can’t see the point 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Prayer changes things as God responds to desire Lack of prayer thwarts God’s purposes

17. OBSTACLE 1: Can’t see the point OBSTACLE 1: Can’t see the point 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Prayer changes things as God responds to desire Lack of prayer thwarts God’s purposes changing our feelings Prayer lets us hear God inspiring our response and know His heart

18. OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Try different ideas to find own helps

20. OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Try different ideas to find own helps speak out - write - sing etc

21. OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Try different ideas to find own helps speak out - write - sing etc use written prayers as launch pad “Lord, Let my life be an opportunity For you to walk in the world. Clear away what is unnecessary in my mind, and spirit. Make my desire stronger, give strength to my hands So that all I do is the work of your love in my life.” “Lord, Let my life be an opportunity For you to walk in the world. Clear away what is unnecessary in my mind, and spirit. Make my desire stronger, give strength to my hands So that all I do is the work of your love in my life.”

22. OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Try different ideas to find own helps speak out - write - sing etc use written prayers as launch pad use notebook/diary to write down other ideas

23. OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Try different ideas to find own helps speak out - write - sing etc use written prayers as launch pad use notebook/diary to write down other ideas use notebook to write down prayer requests

24. OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Try different ideas to find own helps speak out - write - sing etc use written prayers as launch pad use notebook/diary to write down other ideas use notebook to write down prayer requests pray with others

25. OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate OBSTACLE 2: Can’t concentrate 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Try different ideas to find own helps speak out - write - sing etc use written prayers as launch pad create prayer places - chairs, activities etc. associated with prayer and free from distractions use notebook/diary to write down other ideas use notebook to write down prayer requests pray with others

28. OBSTACLE 3: Too busy/forget OBSTACLE 3: Too busy/forget 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone use combinations of ideas create prayer places - chairs, toilet, park etc.

29. OBSTACLE 3: Too busy/forget OBSTACLE 3: Too busy/forget 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone use combinations of ideas Find times in the week which work - first thing - last thing - lunchtime - exercising Find times in the week which work - first thing - last thing - lunchtime - exercising create prayer places - chairs, toilet, park etc.

30. OBSTACLE 3: Too busy/forget OBSTACLE 3: Too busy/forget 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone use combinations of ideas Find times in the week which work - first thing - last thing - lunchtime - exercising Find times in the week which work - first thing - last thing - lunchtime - exercising use prompts - cards - phone reminders - clothing/jewellery - use prompts - cards - phone reminders - clothing/jewellery - create prayer places - chairs, toilet, park etc.

31. OBSTACLE 3: Too busy/forget OBSTACLE 3: Too busy/forget 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone use combinations of ideas Find times in the week which work - first thing - last thing - lunchtime - exercising Find times in the week which work - first thing - last thing - lunchtime - exercising use prompts - cards - phone reminders - clothing/jewellery - use prompts - cards - phone reminders - clothing/jewellery - create prayer places - chairs, toilet, park etc. Link specific prayers to specific activities e.g. News - places on journeys - making tea etc. Link specific prayers to specific activities e.g. News - places on journeys - making tea etc.

32. OBSTACLE 3: Too busy/forget OBSTACLE 3: Too busy/forget 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone use combinations of ideas Find times in the week which work - first thing - last thing - lunchtime - exercising Find times in the week which work - first thing - last thing - lunchtime - exercising use prompts - cards - phone reminders - clothing/jewellery - use prompts - cards - phone reminders - clothing/jewellery - create prayer places - chairs, toilet, park etc. Link specific prayers to specific activities e.g. News - places on journeys - making tea etc. Link specific prayers to specific activities e.g. News - places on journeys - making tea etc. Concentrate on habit forming for 40 days

33. OBSTACLE 4:Don’t know what to pray 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Do not pray for easy lives Pray to be stronger people Do not pray for tasks equal to you powers but power equal to your tasks Philip Brooks Do not pray for easy lives Pray to be stronger people Do not pray for tasks equal to you powers but power equal to your tasks Philip Brooks

34. OBSTACLE 4:Don’t know what to pray 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone that we want and that Jesus would want ask people what they want Ask God to do things Petitions pray persistently

35. OBSTACLE 4:Don’t know what to pray 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Ask God to do things Talk to God Petitions Prayers about our thoughts use scripture and prayers

36. OBSTACLE 4:Don’t know what to pray 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Ask God to do things Talk to God Petitions Prayers Intercession Pray on behalf of others listen for God’s response follow God’s prompts

38. OBSTACLE 4:Don’t know what to pray 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Ask God to do things Talk to God Acknowledge answers Petitions Prayers Intercession Thanksgiving Pray on behalf of others Worship God’s nature

39. OBSTACLE 4:Don’t know what to pray friends, family 1 Timothy 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour... Pray for... everyone those on our heart

40. OBSTACLE 4:Don’t know what to pray friends, family 1 Timothy 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour... Pray for... everyone those on our heart leaders

41. OBSTACLE 4:Don’t know what to pray 1 Timothy 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour... Pray for... everyone Pray for... Healing Deliverance

42. OBSTACLE 4:Don’t know what to pray 1 Timothy 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour... Pray for... everyone Pray for... Healing Deliverance Godliness

43. OBSTACLE 4:Don’t know what to pray 1 Timothy 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour... Pray for... everyone Pray for... Healing Deliverance Godliness Salvation

44. OBSTACLE 5: Feel too upset OBSTACLE 5: Feel too upset 1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone Allow others to intercede Express feelings to God Allow tears and anger 1 Timothy 2 8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing 1 Timothy 2 8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing With forgiveness and grace

45. 1 Timothy 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour... Prayer