Why Pray? (Mark 1:35–39, Matthew 4:23–24, Luke 4:42–44) - a podcast by Grace Community Church (Newton, KS)

What’s True in the Bible?

God uses prayer:

1. To renew our strength. (Mark 1:35, 9:25–29 / Matthew 14:23 / John 15:4–5)

2. To enrich our relationship. (Mark 1:35–37 / Matthew 6:6 / Luke 5:16 / James 4:8)

3. To reveal His direction. (Mark 1:38 / Luke 4:42–43 / James 1:5)

What’s Real in my life?

• What is the purpose of prayer?

• How would I categorize my prayers? (Are they mostly requests? Do I ever share my heart without making a request? Do I ever stop to listen?)

• How does prayer strengthen me spiritually?

• How does prayer deepen my relationship with God? (Do I truly feel closer to Him after prayer, or is it mainly a checklist or task-oriented discipline?)

What’s Next?

• Set aside 30 minutes to focus only on talking with God. Use 2–5 minutes of that time to be silent and listen; take note of your thoughts. Share your experience with a friend, and commit to enriching your relationship with God through prayer.

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