Week 5 - Day 1

Seeking to know God through Prayer
Week 5 – EAT It!

Objective: Seeking to know God through Prayer – What is
prayer?

Key Verse: For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and his ears are attentive to their prayer. 1 Peter 3:12

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Seeking God through prayer is how we become more intimate
with our Heavenly Father. I used to not pray very much. I
looked at prayer as something you do when you have an
important request or a plea for help when tragedy strikes.
Years ago I became aware of my prayer-lessness when I
realized how much my husband was praying throughout the
day.

So began my prayer journey. I wanted to have an authentic
and dynamic relationship with my God through PRAYER.
Now prayer is a vital part of my entire life. Is this what you
want too? You can experience God in such a close way that
sometimes it will seem that you’ve sat down for tea (or
coffee) with your best friend. Whether you’re a beginner or a
prayer warrior, I pray that this next three weeks will move
you into a deeper fellowship with the God, the Lover of your
soul.

DAY 1 – Read Acts 16:13, Rom. 12:11-12, Col. 4:2, 1 Peter
3:12
On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river,
where we expected to find a place of prayer. Acts 16:13
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,
serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in
affliction, faithful in prayer. Rom 12:11-12

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Col 4:2

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears
are attentive to their prayer Wow! God hears our prayers
and He wants us to pray! Why do we pray if God already
know what we need before we ask? I’ve thought this so
many times! It’s time to get a new “mind-set” about prayer.

DON’T MISS THIS! First and foremost, look at prayer as
a way to connect in fellowship with your Holy Father.
Seeking His Presence and delighting yourself in HIM is the
best part of prayer!

Take some time today (maybe several times today) and go to
a quiet place and be still before Him. Don’t worry about
words until you’ve quieted your mind and turned your heart
fully to Him. This (quieting) might take a while at first. It
takes some practice because we go at such a busy pace. You
might try kneeling down or any position that will bring more
focus. When you’re ready, begin and end with your authentic
words. Also, it’s always good to express to God your desire
to know and love Him more. 1 Peter 3:12