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Relies on God in prayerfulness TOOL BOX

EVALUATION KEY

Score: 28-35

Be encouraged that there is a deep dependence on God. Consider encouraging others in their prayer lives by praying with them, especially new disciples, to help them grow in this area.

Score: 21-27

There is some room for improvement in this area. You can work on one aspect of your prayer life. You can start by keeping a personal prayer journal or start attending CG or Church Prayer Meetings regularly.

Score: 0-20

It is likely you have not been consistent in your prayer life. You may want to make plans to spend regular time each day in prayer. Look out for resources such as Prayer Cards that will be made available from time to time. 

TOOLKIT

1. Start

with 10 minutes of prayer each day, trusting God with one matter at a time. If it helps you may pray according to the acronym ACTS:

  • Adoration – Praise God for who He is and what He has done 

  • Confession – Confess your sins to God and cast away all your idols (anything you love more than Him)  

  • Thanksgiving – Thank God for forgiveness of sins and salvation in Christ. Thank God for His faithfulness and provision in your life.  

  • Supplication – Pray for your personal needs as well as the needs of others.  

2. Look

for clues of God in your daily life (e.g. How did you experience God’s goodness in the past week? What were some ways He revealed His character to you? What is the Holy Spirit inviting You to do or be in this season of life?); give thanks for each clue and keep a journal.

3. Invite

a prayer partner or seek a prayer mentor.

4. Attend

a course on prayer or half-day prayer retreat organized by the church.

5. Pray

the Scriptures:

  1. Pray the Psalms 

  2. Pray the Lord’s Prayer (Matt. 6:9-13) 

  3. Pray Prayers of the Apostle Paul (Romans 1:8-10, 15:5-6; 1 Cor. 1:4-9, 2 Cor. 1:3-7; Eph. 1:15-19, 3:14-19; Phil. 1:3-6, 1:9-11; Col. 1:9-12; 1 Thess. 1:2-3, 3:11-13, 5:23-24; 2 Thess. 1:11-12) 

6. Reflect

on where you were most and least present to God’s love in your day. You may ask “When today did I have the deepest sense of connection with God, others and myself? When today did I have the least sense of connection?” 

7. Use

the following websites/apps to help you in your prayer life:

  1. https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/ 

  2. https://worldinprayer.org/ 

  3. Daily Prayer Guide (prayer samples) 

  4. PrayerMate (prayer journal) 

8. Read

Chapter 4 (on Sabbath) of God in My Everything (Ken Shigematsu) OR Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God (Timothy Keller)

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