Week of May 14, 2012

1. Read Matthew 6:5-15.
2. Can you think of someone you know who has a great prayer life?  How can you tell?  What about them would you most like to emulate?
3. Father Mike talked about how prayer involves the entire Trinity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  How is this so?
4. How often do you think we should pray?  Do you think you pray often enough?  Why or why not?
5. Share with the group a time when God answered a prayer of yours with a "yes".
6. Share with the group a time when God answered a prayer of yours with a "wait".
7. Share with the group a time when God answered a prayer of yours with a "no".
8. For each, of the above, how did it make you feel?
9. Do you find praying easy or hard?  If you are comfortable, share with the group about how you pray.  Where?  When?  How do you do it?  Any advice on what works well?  What doesn't work well?
10. What do you think are the major barriers for you in having the prayer life that you desire?
11. Pray for one another.....