• What did you find most helpful or most challenging in the video? 

“Although God knows our need, he does still want us to articulate it to him”

• In the video Poppy pointed out that it’s often easier to believe God can change things in our hearts rather than believing in things can see in the world. Do you agree?

• How often do you ask God for what you want as well as what you need?

• Pete Grief uses the traffic light analogy to describe different ways God responds to our prayers: Green: Yes, Amber: Wait / Persevere, Red: No

Are you experiencing a “green”, “amber” or “red” response to any specific prayers at the moment? 

Pray incrementally: Pray for a specific next step, rather than jumping to the top of the staircase

Pray the promises of God: Is there a specific promise that relates to the situation?

You also might like to follow the P.R.A.Y model – start by pausing and welcome the Holy Spirit, then rejoice and give thanks before asking. Remember to yield and surrender everything back to God as you finish.

Petition Resources

These can be found at prayercourse.org/toolshed

• Palms up, Palms down

• How to Maintain a Prayer List 

• How to Pray the Promises of God