How do we pray for what God wants? On Sunday, Pastor Rob explored Galatians 5:16-26 reminding us that its by walking with the Holy Spirit! Prayer isn’t just a practice we do while walking with the Holy Spirit, it’s how we walk with Him!
Discussion Questions:
Warm up:
- Rob asked: If God answered every one of the prayers you prayed this past week, who would benefit the most? How would you answer that question?
Reflect on the Message
- What stood out to you most from Sunday’s message about prayer and the Holy Spirit? Why did that resonate with you?
Scripture Engagement- Read Galatians 5:16-26
- In this passage, Paul talks about walking by the Spirit, how does prayer help us walk by the Spirit?
- Paul repeatedly uses phrases like “walk by the Spirit,” “be led by the Spirit,” and “keep in step with the Spirit.” What do these phrases suggest about our relationship with the Holy Spirit?
- Rob contrasted spiritual gifts with the fruit of the Spirit. Why do you think it’s often easier to talk about spiritual gifts than about the kind of person we are becoming?
- Rob said the fruit of the Spirit is a better indicator of spiritual maturity than gifting. Which fruit listed in this passage do you most want the Spirit to cultivate in you?
Personal Connection
- The “flesh” isn’t just our physical body—it’s the part of us that resists God (control, pride, resentment, the need to be right, etc.). Where do you most often see the flesh show up in your own life?
Practical Application
- How could prayer help you shift from asking God to bless your plans to asking God to shape your desires?
Group Prayer Time
Spend time praying together.
Ask the Holy Spirit: “Reveal where my flesh is getting in the way of your work in my life.”
- Pray that God would help you want what He wants and keep you in step with His Spirit.
- Ask the Spirit to cultivate one specific fruit of the Spirit in your life this week.
