Prayer

Prayer 02: Listening prayer | Discussion Guide

Debrief Last Week’s Practice (10 mins):

  1. How did last week's practice go? 

  2. What was the most encouraging part of last week’s practice for you? What was challenging for you?

Discussion (15 mins):

  1. Play Name That Sound together. Listening prayer is not just about hearing God’s voice, but recognizing it.

  2. Read this week’s practice together. What stands out to you?

Do the practice together (30 mins):

Gather together in a comfortable space like the living room. You could play some light music to eliminate distraction. Have someone pray and welcome the Holy Spirit as you begin.

  1. Silence yourself. Take 1-2 minutes to be silent in God’s presence.

  2. Ask God to speak. Invite God to speak to you. You may want to ask God: “Is there anything you want to say to me?” You might get a phrase, a word, a picture, a vision, or a feeling. Take note of anything that comes to mind.

  3. Ask yourself: Is this affirming, biblical, and Christlike?

  4. Yield to God’s word. What would it look like to live in response to God’s voice?

Take some time to share how this went for each of you. What did you experience? What went through your mind?

Thank God for your time together (5 mins):

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