Day 4
IN THIS LESSON
What is prayer?
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Prayer Is Relationship
Prayer is simply talking with God, just like you would talk with your closest friend. The Bible says, “Pray without ceasing” (1). This doesn’t mean you must pray every second, but prayer should be woven through your life (2).
Jesus modeled prayer for His disciples (3). He showed that God cares deeply about every concern. Prayer brings peace in any situation (4). Take everything—big and small—to God. Prayers of thanksgiving and requests for help both matter to Him.
It’s not about finding time, it’s about making prayer a natural part of your daily life. Pray in the mornings, before meals, while you drive, or before bedtime (5).
God always listens, and sometimes He speaks directly and quietly to your heart (6).
Take everything—big and small—to God (7). Prayers of thanksgiving and requests for help both matter to Him (8).
Prayer:
“Father, help me know how to pray. Thank You for listening. Teach me to depend on Your wisdom and peace.”
Reflection:
Think of three things you’re grateful for and one challenge you’re facing. Give them to God in prayer.
Scripture References
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pray without ceasing,
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I love the Lord, because He has heard
My voice and my supplications.
2 Because He has inclined His ear to me,
Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.NKJV
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Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”
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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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Evening and morning and at noon
I will pray, and cry aloud,
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Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; 12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.
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Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart,
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giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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