“But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.” Psalm 131:2

Click on this link to watch the video – PRAYER
- Self-reflection: Write down your answers (not in the blog) to the video questions and to the following questions. – 2 minutes.
- Prayer can be difficult. We often focus on our own needs, get distracted, or don’t feel productive. Sometimes, we simply don’t know how to pray. Many people have an “orphan mindset,“ meaning they see God as a passive or evil Father. In reality, God initiated loving us, sending His Son to die so that He could adopt us as His children and heirs.
  - What do you find most difficult about praying to God?
  - Do you ever find yourself praying out of the mentality of an orphan? If so, what does that look like?

Click on this link to watch the video – REALIGNMENT
Self-reflection: Write down your answers (not in the blog) to the video questions and to the following questions. – 2 minutes.
- Certain people in our culture encourage us to practice a “mindfulness” that neutralizes our minds and empties them of thought. In contrast, Romans 12 says we are to renew our minds. The Lord’s Prayer sets us up to align our hearts with God’s before we ask Him for anything. We need to make time for God, practicing times of silence when we pray and not relying too much on how we feel.
  - How does our culture make it difficult to slow down and be still?
  - Why is it important to remember who God is and what His priorities are before jumping right into our requests?

Post a short answer below to the following question by using the “join the discussion”. This is important. You do not need to comment on the above questions.
- What are some practical ways you can make time to be still before the Lord and be at peace?

Finally, pray for each member of your small group by name. It has been a while since you met as a group, but you can remember each of them in prayer today.

Chapel Series - PRAYER Day 1