Church Leader Tool: Wondering In Prayer

Brynn Huffman Clara Mattucci

Wondering in Prayer

Wondering in Prayer Not always talking to God

Wondering in Prayer Not always talking to God Can be listening and just being with God

Wondering in Prayer Not always talking to God Can be listening and just being with God Differing between “wondering in” and “wondering about”

“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” -Martin Luther

Luther’s Simple Way to Pray

Luther’s Simple Way to Pray Free yourself from distractions

Luther’s Simple Way to Pray Free yourself from distractions View the text in four strands

Luther’s Simple Way to Pray Free yourself from distractions View the text in four strands Instruction

Luther’s Simple Way to Pray Free yourself from distractions View the text in four strands Instruction Thanksgiving

Luther’s Simple Way to Pray Free yourself from distractions View the text in four strands Instruction Thanksgiving Confession

Luther’s Simple Way to Pray Free yourself from distractions View the text in four strands Instruction Thanksgiving Confession Prayer

Take 30 Seconds to Center Yourself for Prayer

John 21:15-18 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. 18 Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed

yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” 

Take 30 Seconds to Reflect on What God is Calling You to Do, From This Passage.

John 21:15-18 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. 18 Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed

yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” 

Take 30 Seconds to Reflect on What Thanksgiving this Passage Evokes.

John 21:15-18 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. 18 Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed

yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” 

Take 30 Seconds to Reflect on What Confession This Passage Brings to Mind.

John 21:15-18 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. 18 Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed

yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” 

Take 60 Seconds to Reflect on This Passage as Prayer.

Ignatian Examen

Ignatian Examen Gratitude

Take 60 Seconds in Gratitude

Ignatian Examen Gratitude Petition

Take 60 Seconds in Petition

Ignatian Examen Gratitude Petition Review

Take 60 Seconds in Review

Ignatian Examen Gratitude Petition Review Repent

Take 60 Seconds in Repentance

Ignatian Examen Gratitude Petition Review Repent Renew

Take 60 Seconds in Renewal

Reflect on Your Prayer Time, either personally or with those you might be with.

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