The Power of Prayer
🥅 Goal: To explore what prayer is, why it matters, and how it shapes our relationship with God and others.

Opening & Icebreaker
🙏 Opening Prayer:
"Lord, as we gather tonight, help us to have real and open conversations about prayer. Teach us to seek You with honest hearts, to listen as much as we speak, and to trust that You hear us. May our discussion draw us closer to You and encourage us to live out our faith. Amen."

🤝 Icebreaker Question:
What’s the strangest or most unexpected place you’ve ever prayed?

Why Do We Pray?
📖 Jeremiah 29:12
💬 Discussion: What does it mean to you that God listens when you pray? 

📖 Philippians 4:6
💬 Discussion: Do you find it easier to bring your worries to God or to try to handle them yourself? Why? 

How Should We Pray?
📖 Matthew 6:6
💬 Discussion: What does this verse teach us about the personal nature of prayer? 

📖 Luke 18:13
💬 Discussion: What stands out to you about the tax collector’s prayer? 

What Happens When We Pray?
📖 1 John 5:14
💬 Discussion: What does it mean to pray according to God’s will? 

📖 James 5:16
💬 Discussion: How does prayer impact our relationships with others? 

Application & Closing
🔑 Key Takeaway:
Prayer isn’t just about asking God for things—it’s about deepening our relationship with Him, aligning our hearts with His, and bringing real transformation into our lives.

⚡ Challenge:
This week, be intentional about prayer. Set aside time daily to pray—not just for what you need, but to listen, reflect, and grow in your relationship with God. Consider praying with someone else or praying for someone in need.

🙏 Closing Prayer:
"God, thank You for the gift of prayer. Teach us to seek You earnestly, to pray with faith, and to trust that You are at work in our lives. Help us to be men of prayer, not just in words, but in action. May our conversations with You shape how we live, love, and lead. Amen."