Pastor Jay //

P.R.A.Y.

• P - Praise - John 14
• R - Repent - John 15
• A - Ask  - John 16
• Y - Yield - John 17

1. When someone graduates, they send out invitations. How does it make the graduate feel to have loved ones come to their graduation?

2. Recount about a time when everything seemed to go wrong, but it turned out to be a positive change in your life.

3. When you pray do you tend to ask God to make changes around you or in you? Why?

4. What is God asking you to yield (give up, sacrifice) in your life today? (no one is exempt)

P.R.A.Y.

• P - Praise - John 14
• R - Repent - John 15
• A - Ask  - John 16
• Y - Yield - John 17

1. Tell about a time when you were lost. Did you ask for directions?

2. Have you ever been denied membership from a group? How did you react?

3. When you pray, what do you ask for most often?

4. Tell about a time when God answered your prayer.

5. Share a prayer request of something that you have never asked of God.

What does it mean when we say we have been redeemed? God has given us value by purchasing us out of slavery. You may be struggling with issues over your self-worth, but you must find your worth in Christ.

Our Redemption - Ephesians 1:7-8

The discussion on election/predestination has continued to fuel and inflame. Most people in the pew don’t know what the discussion is about. Ephesians chapter one has some important information for us about election. Ultimately, God purpose is not seen in when He chose us but that he chose us. God has created inside of us the need for Him and He has a plan for our lives. Be encouraged as you seek God’s will for your life - He wants to show you - It is not to be a mystery!

Our Election - Ephesians 1:1-6

You can remember how to pray by remembering a word for each letter.

• P=praise
• R=repent
• A=ask
• Y=yield

This Sunday: John 14 – Praise

Use the following questions as discussion starters with your family to prepare for worship this Sunday.

1. Recount an experience where you were far above the ground. What did you notice about your view to the ground?
2. What did it take for you to get that high above the ground?
3. Did life seem more hectic on the ground or above the ground? Why?
4. How does prayer change your perspective of the world around you?