Session 8:
Key Scripture: (Prayer)
Matthew 6:7 (NLT): “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.”
Key Scriptures (NLT)
- Matthew 6:7–9
- Luke 11:1–4
- Luke 11:9
- Mark 1:35
Opening Discussion
- One highlight from your week as a dad.
- One challenge from your week.
- Do your prayers feel intentional or routine?
Sermon Takeaways
- Autopilot prayers lack heart; God wants relationship.
- Jesus sought solitude and prayed with focus (Mark 1:35).
- The Lord’s Prayer models relational, sincere prayer.
- Consistency matters more than eloquence.
- Prayer realigns your heart and brings clarity.
- Kids learn prayer by watching their dad.
Insights & Takeaways
- Prayer is not ritual—it’s relationship.
- Daily, consistent prayer shapes your leadership.
- Model prayer for your family.
- God values sincerity, not length.
- Persistent prayer reflects trust in God’s goodness.
Practical Applications
- Begin each day with focused prayer & Scripture.
- Pray with your spouse and kids daily.
- Remove one distraction from prayer time.
- Use the Lord’s Prayer as a daily model.
- Pray persistently—keep asking, seeking, knocking.
BeTheDads Resources
- Put God First To Be the Dads He Created You to Be
https://bethedads.com/2024/05/put-god-first-to-be-the-dads-he-created-you-to-be/?utm_source=chatgpt.com - 30-Day Learning Plan for Becoming the Father God Created, Called, and Purposed You to Be
https://bethedads.com/30-day-learning-plan-for-becoming-the-father-god-created-called-and-purposed-you-to-be/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Action Step
Commitment This Week:
- One daily distraction-free prayer time.
- One intentional prayer moment with your family.
Write your prayer commitment here: ____________________
Who will you pray for daily? __________________________
Be ready to share what happens next session.
