Week 27 · Season 4 · Step 7: Humble Petition
Shoes of Dependent Prayer
Praying from Weakness
Shoes of the Gospel of Peace · John 15:5
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 15:5 · ESV
Big idea
Learning to pray with dependency, not demanding; our complete dependence on God.
Dependent prayer is the language of people who know they cannot. The Lord’s Prayer begins with Father and “Your will,” not with our strategy (Matthew 6:9–13). Jesus said, “Apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). Praying from weakness is not a lesser form of prayer. It is the only honest kind.
Pray the Lord’s Prayer slowly, emphasizing “Your will, not mine.” Begin every request with “I am completely dependent on You.” Practice one weakness-prayer when you feel strong. Share one answered dependent prayer with the group.
Spiritual practice
Pray the Lord’s Prayer slowly, emphasizing “Your will, not mine.”
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