Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I believe God can answer prayer.
Faith Verse
John 14:12 (NLT)
“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done.”
Question of the Day: Where is a place you like to spend quiet time in prayer?
Read about It
Read: Matthew 6:5–8
Prayer is talking to God; it’s not a public performance. Sometimes when we pray, we get so concerned about what others may be thinking that we forget to focus on the One we are talking to. God doesn’t care if you use fancy words or if you speak loudly. He doesn’t care if everyone in the room is looking at you because you drew their attention.
God looks at your heart. When you pray, you are talking to Him as your best friend. He wants you to come to Him not so others can see you, but because you trust in who He is. You can pray in a large group setting with others around, but it is just as important to pray on your own and spend quiet time with God. No matter where you are or who’s around, you can believe God will hear and answer your prayer.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What does the Bible say about the people who like to pray loudly for everyone to hear and see them? Answer 1. They are hypocrites (Matthew 6:5).
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| Question 2. Should we only pray in public places?
Answer 2. No, we should also pray on our own. (Matthew 6:6)
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| Question 3. Where is a place that you can spend quiet time with God?
Answer 3. Answers may vary.
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| Question 4. Does God know everything we need?
Answer 4. Yes (Matthew 6:8)
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| Question 5. What does your prayer time look like?
Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You that I can come to You anytime and talk to You about anything on my heart. Please help me to care less about what others think of me and more about growing in my relationship with You each day. I pray that I will have a heart that is focused on You and that I will grow in my walk with You. Amen.