{"id":48,"date":"2006-12-01T04:16:22","date_gmt":"2006-12-01T10:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newchurchlife.com\/index.php\/resources\/conversational-prayer\/"},"modified":"2015-12-23T21:19:02","modified_gmt":"2015-12-23T10:19:02","slug":"conversational-prayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newchurchlife.com\/conversational-prayer\/","title":{"rendered":"Conversational Prayer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Conversational prayer is perhaps the best way to teach people to pray – and certainly one of the most enjoyable ways to experience fellowship with God and friends. Christians who are hesitant about praying in a group also find conversational prayer meaningful.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

The five Essentials of Conversational Prayer<\/span><\/strong> <\/span> <\/p>\n

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    There is no need to take time to discuss prayer requests before the group starts to pray. These naturally arise in prayer. It is OK to take time to clarify these requests and needs in the midst of the conversational prayer.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Never pray around the circle. This will make guests and those who have not prayed publicly very uncomfortable. It also means that individuals will prepare their speeches, rather than listen carefully to the prayers and thoughts of others. Foster interaction.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Address one topic or theme at a time. This is like in any meaningful conversation with friends. Listen carefully and respond to the prayers of others. Affirm others with “Yes!” and “That’s right!” etc.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    The leader prays first and models conversational prayer. When a group is learning, it will be best to have a leader. When a need is mentioned, this person can support and affirm. If the group starts praying around the circle, the leader can interrupt the ‘circle’ by praying!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Each person can pray briefly and often – or choose to remain silence and just enjoy the conversation with God. It is like a good conversation around a table.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Topics for Conversational Prayer<\/span><\/strong> <\/span> <\/p>\n

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    1.  The three most commonly used themes for conversational prayer are –<\/span><\/p>\n