You’re weaker than you think you are, but prayer will help you more than you think it will.
Matthew 26:41
Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!”
Matthew 6:6-13 MSG
“Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. “
5 Habits to Enjoy Prayer More
1. Get Alone
2. Talk to God Out Loud
3. Be Honest about how you feel
4. Ask for help
5. Keep praying
Discussion Questions
1. Would you describe yourself as someone who prays?
2. Can you give an example of a time when you were weaker than you thought you were, and you didn’t live up to what you hoped to do?
3. Of the 5 ways to enjoy prayer more, which one do you think will be the most helpful for you?
