YOUTH KOSTA NZ

PRAY 101

LET US TALK ABOUT PRAYER.

Why
do we
pray?

God knows everything already anyway.
He’s almighty, sovereign, and in control of all things. What could we possibly add to His wisdom with our feeble attempts at prayer?

benefits

of prayer

  • Prayer protects you

  • Prayer changes your life

  • Prayer keeps you in the will of God

  • Prayer draws you closer to God

  • Prayer makes you happy

  • Prayer gives you hope

  • Prayer gives you strength & motivation

  • Prayer heals your pain

  • Prayer removes selfishness

  • Prayer makes you stronger spiritually

different ways of praying

different ways of praying

Different ways of praying 🙏🏻

Lord’s prayer

1. Focus on relationships.
2. Worship God.
3. Let God's will take priority.
4. Ask for provision.
5. Ask for forgiveness.
6. Ask for awareness.
7. Ask for protection.
8. Reaffirm God's sovereignty.

Everyday Prayer

1. Be present.
2. Be thankful.
3. Ask for what you need.
4. Ask for forgiveness.
5. Listen.
6. End.

The Doodle Prayer

1. Write out your prayer.
2. Doodle around your prayers.
3. Place your hand over each prayer in turn and lift that person or situation up to God.
4. End.

Prayer Walk

1. Choose a location that you'd like to pray over.
2. As you physically walk pray over the people, situations, circumstances, the work done here, and the needs that come to mind.
3. Thank God for the people and the places that you have been praying for.

Listening Prayer

1. Find a quiet space.
2. Take a few deep breaths.
3. Ask God to be with you in the silence and to speak to your heart.
4. Sit in silence and listen for God.
5. Take note of what God places on your heart

✺FAQ✺
About Prayer

  • ANYTHING! God wants you to talk to Him about everything. Nothing is too big or too small.

  • God hears you whether you pray aloud or silently. Praying aloud helps you stay focused. Praying silently can be done anywhere. God hears all of your prayers no matter what!

  • You can pray for one second or for hours. God is always listening!

  • ABSOLUTELY! Praying with your friends will make your faith and your friendships stronger.

  • Folding your hands and closing your eyes may help you concentrate. but you don't have to. You can talk to God while riding your bike or sitting quietly.

  • ANYTIME and ANYWHERE! You can always talk to God. He is always with you.


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