“Starting a small group is easy. Find some people and set a time when you can all get together and pray. If you try it, you WILL see results. It makes your days go so much better. It gives a peace that has so much satisfaction.”
Prayer is never so meaningful as when exercised in a small group. As one young adult recently shared:
“Starting a small group is easy. Find some people and set a time when you can all get together and pray. If you try it, you WILL see results. It makes your days go so much better. It gives a peace that has so much satisfaction.”
A group can be two or more people. Three to four is ideal.
A convenient location can include a dorm room, a lounge, a quiet corner in a restaurant, or an alcove at work. In short, any place qualifies.
Less is more when it comes to small groups. Start by briefly considering a Bible story, verse, or promise; rejoice over answers; share significant needs; then pray.
It may sound extreme, but most of the time should be spent praying. Some groups choose not to discuss requests ahead of time, preferring to learn about requests during the course of the prayers. Needless to say, other group members will occasionally take notes during the prayer time to jot down specific requests.
Starting time, location, and duration can vary. Some group members may only stay briefly due to other conflicts. Whether you pray for 10 minutes or 60, it will be meaningful. Agree on a quitting time at the beginning. Try not to exceed 60 minutes.
Meet as often as group members find convenient.
The group that isn’t dependent on any one person will thrive regardless of schedule and participant changes. Make Jesus the leader!
Successful prayer looks to Jesus for everything: righteousness, justification, sanctification, wisdom, peace, repentance, courage, forgiveness, the emptying of self, and strength. Instead of looking to group members, look to Jesus! 1 Cor 1:30