Prayerful life - Seniors

Emily has been praying to do well on her exams, but she sometimes feels like giving up because it’s been hard to see progress. Based on Hannah’s story, what would be a good approach for her?

• Stop praying and focus only on studying

• Pray once a week and hope for the best

• Persist in prayer and keep trusting God, even when things feel tough

• Only pray right before each exam

Josh feels sad and disappointed because he didn’t make the basketball team. When he prays, he thinks he should hide his feelings. What lesson does Hannah’s story teach about being honest in prayer?

• Be real with God about your emotions and disappointments

• Only talk about happy things with God

• Avoid discussing failures in prayer

• Only pray if you’re feeling positive

Sarah is praying for her friend who is going through a tough time. She remembers that the “O” in the TACOS method stands for “Others.” What does praying for others show about her relationship with God?

• It shows she cares only about her friend’s problems

• It reflects Jesus’ example of compassion and love for others

• It is unnecessary since God knows everyone’s needs

• It’s a way to impress others

Jared prays a lot about his future career and asks God to make him successful. What lesson from Hannah’s story about “Seeking God’s Will” could help him think differently?

• Pray only for what you want without considering others

• Consider how his goals align with God’s plans for him

• Avoid praying about the future and just see what happens

• Pray only if he needs help with something specific

What is the first step in the TACOS prayer method, which can help us begin our prayers with the right focus?

• Asking God for things we need

• Thanksgiving—expressing gratitude for what God has done

• Making sure our prayer sounds impressive

• Planning what we want before praying

Lily feels distant from God and wants to reconnect through prayer. She remembers that Jesus often prayed in a quiet place. What can she do to make her prayer time more meaningful?

• Pray only when she’s around other people

• Find a private, quiet spot where she can focus and be honest with God

• Pray only when something big is happening in her life

• Recite the same prayer daily without thinking

What does it mean to give “adoration” (the “A” in TACOS) during prayer?

• Ask for things you need right away

• Praise God for who He is, like His love, kindness, and power

• Describe all the things you’ve done well

• Talk about everything that’s going wrong

Chris recently got angry with his friend and said some hurtful things. During his prayer, he reaches the “C” (Confession) part of TACOS. How should he approach this step?

• Ignore the incident and only talk about positive things

• Admit his mistake honestly and ask for forgiveness, resolving to do better

• Make excuses and justify his actions

• Skip this part and just move on

Why does the TACOS method suggest praying for our personal needs (the “S” step) last?

• It helps us focus on thanking God, praising Him, and praying for others first

• Personal needs are not important to God

• It shows that we shouldn’t ask God for anything

• It’s a form of tradition without real meaning

Jesus prayed for His enemies and those who hurt Him. What does this teach us about a prayerful life?

• We should pray only for the people who are kind to us

• Praying for our enemies is unnecessary

• Praying for others, even those who may hurt us, shows the love of God

• We should avoid difficult topics in prayer