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Why Pray ?

Why Pray ?. Mindmap “Reasons to Pray”. James 5:13-16. 1. From the text, find and write out 4 reasons when you should pray. 2. Look back at your mindmap . Find another reason St James didn’t mention but you think is important. Explain why St James should have included it.

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Why Pray ?

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  1. Why Pray ? Mindmap “Reasons to Pray”

  2. James 5:13-16 1. From the text, find and write out 4 reasons when you should pray. 2. Look back at your mindmap. Find another reason St James didn’t mention but you think is important. Explain why St James should have included it. St James’ reasons to pray: • 13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.14Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sinsto each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

  3. Watch the video.What reasons does it give for why to pray ?

  4. Benefits of Prayer • Write out the subtitle • Choose 2 most important benefits of prayer. Explain why you think they are important. • Which would you like to experience more of in your prayer? sin less and be more like Jesus Happier being who you are God’s wisdom to deal with your life Sense of God’s presence and closeness to you Getting to know God better Peace in your heart Receiving forgiveness Through prayer, more good will happen in the world

  5. How could priests encourage young people to pray more? • Design a flyer for the parish newsletter to encourage young people to pray more

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