Day 1 – ENTER THE THRONE ROOM

Prayer is our direct line to God Himself. This week you are going to learn about prayer and how it is a vital part of serving God and serving others.
Read Hebrews 4:16
Where are you to draw near? Who gives grace and mercy?
Why do you think it’s called the “throne of grace?”
Read Matthew 27:50-51
What happened to the curtain of the Holy of Holies when Jesus died?
Do you think it’s a privilege to enter God’s throne room?
Are you thankful the grace of Jesus on the cross allows you to be close to God?

Day 2- POWER TOOL

If you ever have a job in construction you will need power tools. Think of “prayer” as your power tool to serve God and serve others. Prayer is powerful and it will get the job done in changing your heart and the heart of others.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
How much does God ask you to pray?
What would your life be like if you asked God for help in all you do?
If you looked to God to help you, do you think you would learn more about what He wants for you? If you looked to Him “without ceasing,” do you think you might start to see things God’s way? If you looked to God in prayer without ceasing, do you think you might start wanting the things that God wants?
After thinking about these things, how can God change you when you constantly pray?

Day 3- IT’S EFFECTIVE

Read James 5:16. What two things should followers of Christ do together?
Read Psalm 32: 5-7. Who do you confess your sin to?
How does confessing it to others help you to confess your sin to God?
According to verse 7, what does God do for you? Confession of sin is a vital practice of a servant of God. Do you confess your sins to others and seek forgiveness?
Read James 5:16 again. Why is praying for others important?
Is there something you need to confess to someone and ask for forgiveness?
Who are some friends you can pray for?

Day 4- IT’S FOR YOU

Prayer is for you not God. He doesn’t need any help, but He wants to be there and help you so:
He set up a direct line for you.
Read Psalm 50:15
When should you call on God?
What will God do for you?
Read 1 Peter 5:7
What does God ask you to do and why?
How can you cast your cares on God?
Read 2 Chronicles 7:14
What does God promise to do?
What should you do when going to God for help?
Read James 1:5
If you need wisdom who should you go to?
Does this verse promise God can help?

Day 5- FOR GOD’S WILL

God wants us to ask for things in His will and plan. If we do then He will give them to us. You may not know God’s entire plan for your life, but if you read His Word you know His will.
Read 1 John 5:14-15. God will hear us if we do what?
Read John 15:7. What does this verse say about answered prayer?
The word “remain” or “abide” used in this verse basically means to spend time with God.
If you do this, does God’s Word say that your prayers will be answered?
List some things you know are God’s will and you should pray for. (Read Galatians 5:22)