He Leadeth Me How Can I Teach Someone How to Pray?
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Jul 31, 2024 Shannon Hicks, a wife, mother, and former FOCUS missionary with 15 years of experience, shares valuable insights on teaching prayer. She emphasizes the role of God as the true teacher while we accompany others. Shannon introduces the ARRR method—Acknowledge, Relate, Receive, Respond—making prayer accessible to beginners. She highlights the importance of praying out loud and the personal nature of conversations with God. Building a deeper relationship through commitment and community support is crucial for spiritual growth.
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Teaching Prayer
- When teaching someone to pray, start by helping them establish a routine.
- Pray aloud with them, modeling how to engage with scripture and enter into dialogue with God.
Praying Aloud Example
- Shannon Hicks shared how she helped a student learn to pray by praying aloud with her using a Gospel passage.
- The student was initially resistant, but after the experience, she became devoted to prayer and even joined a convent.
Prayer Methods
- Teach new prayers structured methods like Ignatian prayer or Lectio Divina.
- Also, try the ARRR method (Acknowledge, Relate, Receive, Respond) to make prayer relational.
