Digging Deeper:

1. Have you ever prayed for something that felt huge or impossible? What happened—did you see an answer, or was it different than you expected?

2. Read 1 Kings 18:41-46. What jumps out at you about how Elijah prayed and approached God?

3. Why do you think Elijah kept praying even when nothing happened at first? What can we learn from him about persistence in prayer?

4. Read James 5:16: What does it mean for prayer to be “powerful and effective”? How does righteousness through Christ give us boldness in prayer?

5. How can praying consistently (even when we don’t see immediate answers) strengthen our faith?

6. What does it mean to pray big? How can we avoid small, hesitant prayers and pray with bold faith instead?

7. Using the prayer chart model (God, Family, Church, Friends, Me), what are some things you need to start praying for more intentionally?