07 — CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER
Debfief (10 mins)
Spend some time debriefing the journey so far:
How is the Bible reading + BREAD practice going?
What are you finding enjoyable about prayer? What are you finding most difficult in prayer?
Discussion (30 mins)
Watch 07 — CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER. What stood out to you?
Have you ever felt like you “ran out of things to say” in prayer? What did that experience feel like?
How is “being with God” different from “talking to God”? Are both important? Why or why not?
What distractions most commonly keep you from being attentive to God’s presence?
Read 2 Corinthians 3:18. What do you think Paul means by “contemplating the Lord’s glory”?
What makes the idea of contemplative prayer appealing to you? What makes it challenging?
Prayer (20 mins)
Break into smaller groups and spend some time praying for each other.