Sermon Points:
Unless you make time for God, you won’t have time for God.
Prayer connects us relationally with God.
The way you perceive God determines how you receive from God.
Prayer isn’t getting God aligned with us, it’s getting us aligned with God.
I needed God yesterday, I need God today, I’ll need God tomorrow.
Receive grace, give grace.
If it’s worth praying it’s worth repeating.
When you pray 'again,' you get a 'gain'.
God may give us what we want, but He always gives us what we need.
God is not too big for the smallest request, and He's not too small for the biggest request.
Questions to Consider
(On your own or with a friend)
How do you prioritize your time, and where does God fit into your daily schedule?
How has prayer strengthened your relationship with God in the past?
How do your perceptions of God influence your prayers and expectations?
How can you align your desires and intentions more closely with God’s will through prayer?
How does experiencing God’s grace impact your ability to extend grace to others?
Think about a prayer that you’ve repeated over time. What changes have you noticed in your life or perspective as a result?
Share an experience where persistent prayer led to positive outcomes or personal growth.
Reflect on a time when your prayers were answered differently than you expected. How did this experience shape your trust in God’s wisdom and timing?
Share a specific prayer request you have, regardless of its size or significance.
Spend some time looking these verses up in your Bible.
In your journal, include which one(s) stand out to you and what God is saying to you through the verse.
Jot down some ways you will put this into practice this week.
Psalm46:10
James 1:17
Matthew 6:33
Hebrews 13:8
Ephesians 2:8-9
Matthew 6:8
Jeremiah 32:27