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SC 93.1–SC 96.2 • Romans 12:12; Hebrews 7:25; Romans 8:32

“The Privilege of Prayer”

Prayer as opening the heart to God

This chapter is an invitation to pray: simply, often, and about everything. Notice the conditions it mentions for answered prayer, and the encouragement to bring even small cares to God.

pp. 93–96 · 11 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Romans 12:12
12

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Hebrews 7:25
25

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Romans 8:32
32

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

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End of Day 1(SC 93.1–SC 96.2)

Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

““Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend.” How does this chapter describe what prayer is?”

Observation: What prayer is
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Prayer Focus

“Father, teach me to come to You as a friend, with everything on my heart.”

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Find a quiet place for ten minutes of unhurried prayer each day this week.

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