Praying Like There’s No Tomorrow: Week Five Group Discussion Guide
Contending Prayer
John 16:23-24 & John 14:13-14
Pray Together
Begin your prayer time by acknowledging Jesus’ authority in all of your lives?
Ask the Lord to guide and move during your time of discussion.
Read Together: John 16:23-24
23 At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name. 24 You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.
Read Together: John 14:13-14
13 You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. 14 Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!
Discuss Together
What does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name?
What does it mean to pray with the authority of Jesus?
Do you ever find it difficult to plead with God for something? Why or why not?
Do you believe God is good? Why or why not?
Do you believe God is able to do anything? Why or why not?
Do you believe God cares for you? Why or why not?
Do you believe God has a will? How?
Is it ever difficult for you to discern God’s will? Explain.
Is it ever difficult for you to do God’s will? Explain.
Pray Together
Pray for the various prayer requests of the group.
Seek to truly content with God and really ask for your different requests.
