Ancient Paths - Prayer and Spiritual Formation

Small Group Guide Rethinking prayer   We need to see prayer…· As an opportunity, not an obligation.· As a conversation, not a monologue.· As a relationship, not just a “request line.”· As formative, not just perfunctory.     We need to see The Lord’s Prayer…· As personal, not as corporate.· As a template, not as a script.Ancient practices· The Practice of the Presence of God· The Daily Office· The Examen  Elements of prayer· Confession· Lament· Praise and Adoration· Intercession· Petition· Reflection· Surrender