40 days of Prayer – How to Pray with Confidence

When you truly know and understand your heavenly Father, it will radically change your prayer life.  It will enable you to pray with more confidence than ever before.

Turn to page 44 in your prayer journal for this week’s questions.  Then continue on to pages 46 and 47 for Putting it Into Practice.

Scripture: I Peter 5:7

Discussion Topics:

1. On Sunday we learned that God is caring, consistent, close, and competent Father.  Which of these characteristics has the greatest meaning to you, and why?
2. Re-read Ephesians 3:20.  On Sunday, Pastor said, “Think of your biggest problem, your greatest dream, your most daunting challenge or fear.  Not only can God handle it, he can do more than you can even imagine.”  What are you asking God to do?  Is there something you’re afraid to ask for or dream of?  God can handle it all.
3. Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”  Has this been true for you?  If so, share your experience with the group.

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