Prayer

A heartfelt and earnest communication with God

Prayer

Prayer is not just reciting words but a genuine conversation with the Creator of the universe. In Philippians 4:6 (NIV), we are encouraged, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” This verse underscores the idea that prayer is a way to cast our cares and concerns upon God, trusting that He hears and responds.

Prayer is the means through which we express our love, gratitude, and dependence on God. It’s not a one-sided monologue but a dialogue where we pour out our hearts and also listen for God’s guidance and wisdom. It’s a channel to seek His will, find comfort in times of distress, and experience His presence in our lives. In essence, prayer is the lifeline that connects us to the One who holds the universe in His hands.

For the next six weeks, we will talk about Prayer with Professor Michael DeFazio from Ozark Christian College. We will cover three videos this first week and then two videos each week with the questions for those sections in order to better understand how we can improve our prayer life with God.

 
Watch the 3 sessions in the Week One video below and then answer the questions in the study guide for Sessions One, Two, and Three.
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Watch the 2 sessions in the Week Two video below and then answer the questions in the study guide for Sessions Four and Five.
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Watch both sessions in the Week Three video below and then answer the questions in the study guide for Sessions Six and Seven.
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Watch the 2 sessions in the Week Four video below and then answer the questions in the study guide for Sessions Eight and Nine.
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Watch the 2 sessions in the Week Five video below and then answer the questions in the study guide for Sessions Ten and Thirteen.
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Watch the 2 sessions in the Week Six video below and then answer the questions in the study guide for Sessions Eleven and Twelve.
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