Prayer is honesty

17/05/2021 31 min Episodio 212
Prayer is honesty

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Episode Synopsis

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.
https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/
The Passage
1 Cor 2:9-12, Ps 139:4, Ps 62:8, 1 Sam 1:15, 1 Jn 1:8, Col 2:13, Lam 2:18-20, Ps 55:16
The One Thing
Prayer is honesty
Discussion starters
Know
K1 Do you think God ever gets bored of our prayers? Why or why not?

Grow
G1 Dan mentioned honesty in CONFESSION and honesty in EMOTION. What other things do we struggle with being honest with God about?
G2 Do you think using strong language in prayer is OK?
G3 What is the difference between respect and politeness in prayer? How is honesty a form of respect? How is politeness a form of disrespect?
G4 What other cultural pitfalls do you think that, as Canadians, we need to avoid in our prayer life?
G5 What is one practical way that we can allow ourselves to express emotion more in prayer?

Show
S1 Dan said that there are two truths that can lead us into deeper honesty with God: (1) God already knows (Ps 139:4) and (2) God can be trusted (Ps 62:8). This week before you pray, take a moment or two to meditate on one of these verses and notice if it impacts your prayer.

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