Prayer – Talking to a God You Cannot See

GETTING STARTED: 

1. How much do you pray? Have you ever had a prayer answered? 

2. Have you ever had a prayer go unanswered? What did you make of that? 

A LOOK AT THE BIBLE:

While reading the verses in Luke 18:1¬5, think about the following.      

• Do you think God is unwilling to help us, like the Judge was? What then is Jesus trying to say? 

Jesus is, firstly, saying that we should persevere in prayer like the widow did. Secondly, he is also saying we should do so with confidence, because God is NOT like that judge. God is happy to answer ¬ if we are willing to pray with a bold and persevering attitude.   

• Some people struggle to pray because they don't think God cares enough to answer. What causes us to think this way?       
• What would restore your confidence to pray, if you've lost it? 

REFLECTION:

Think of some real needs in your life, and pray briefly for them together. One sentence prayers are fine. (Why not try, and see what God does?) 

What encouraged you from that story? 

At what point did Aaron begin to feel that things changed for him? 

Do you believe God could do the same for you? Why? / Why not? 

PRAYER:

Dear God,

Thank you that you hear all my prayers, and answer them in the best way possible, with everything considered. Please help prayer to become a natural part of my life.

Today, I’d like to ask you to help: Pray briefly for someone you know with a real need.

Please help me also to: Pray for yourself for one thing you’d like God’s help with.

Thank you for hearing my prayers!

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.