Sunday 1 March
A Connected Life
Cath Stedman
Cath Stedman's talk focused on prayer, especially in times of trouble. She emphasised the need for a relationship with Jesus, and the power of prayer, and the importance of asking God for wisdom, for his intervention in the situation, and for his will to be done.
Life Group questions
A Connected Life
Bible passages
Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 18:19
Summary points
- The Father loves to give good gifts.
- Traffic lights: Yes, Wait, No.
- Sometimes we need to “stack dominoes” and persevere in prayer
Q. What did you find most helpful or most challenging in the video?
“Although God knows our need, he does still want us to articulate it to him”
Q. Poppy pointed out that it’s often easier to believe God can change things in our hearts rather than believing in things can see in the world. Do you agree?
Q. How often do you ask God for what you want as well as what you need?
Pete uses the traffic light analogy to describe different ways God responds to our prayers:
Green: Yes
Amber: Wait / Persevere
Red: No
Q. Are you experiencing a “green”, “amber” or “red” response to any specific prayers at the moment? Share your experiences together.
Leader’s note: You might like to split into smaller groups at this stage so that everyone has a chance to respond honestly.
In smaller groups, take time to pray for one another’s prayer requests. Remember the following as you pray:
Pray incrementally: Pray for a specific next step, rather than jumping to the top of the staircase
Pray the promises of God: Is there a specific promise that relates to the situation?
You also might like to follow the P.R.A.Y model – start by pausing and welcome the Holy Spirit, then rejoice and give thanks before asking.
Remember to yield and surrender everything back to God as you finish.
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