Why Should We Pray?

Day 1- Read Psalm 50:14-15, Ephesians 6:18, and 1 Thessalonians 5:17 

What do you learn from these verses?

Day 2- Read 1 Timothy 2:1-2 and James 5:13-16

Who are we to pray for? According to James 5:16, are the prayers of believers effective?

Day 3- Read Philippians 4:6

According to this verse, how and why are you taught to pray?
What do you get from God when you pray?
Can you think of a time you experienced peace just from praying to God?

DIG DEEPER

Do you want to know more about prayer?
Read these verses and choose one to memorize.
Matthew 6:5-13  
Hebrews 4:16   
James 4:8

GIVE IT A TRY!

FUN WAYS TO REMEMBER TO PRAY:
Make a calendar and put someone’s name on it every day.
Make someone’s name your password.
Every time you enter it, pray for them.
Write a reminder to pray on your bathroom mirror.

Day 4- WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THAT PRAYER IS IMPORTANT?

Is there anything that you need prayer for? Write down your prayer to the Lord.
He hears your every need and cares about you.

Day 5- APPLY IT.

Review what you learned about this week. How important is prayer to you? Do you believe that God can answer your prayers, big or small?