Reflection Questions

Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To

(Ch 7) Okay, I Admit It: I’m Afraid: God, Give Me Courage·

1) ·Do you believe that Satan and demons are real and working to keep us from God?·Does this scare you?

2) ·What gives you courage? ·Are there specific examples, phrases, or promises in Scripture that help you be brave?

3) ·What fears play on you regularly? ·Fear of rejection, failure, loss, suffering? ·Fears for your loved ones? ·Fears of not being able to handle it all?

4) ·How does courage help us practice the other virtues?

5) ·What are some examples of courage that you have witnessed in your own life or in those around you?

(Ch 8) Sometimes Being Smart Just Isn’t Enough: God, Give Me Wisdom

1) ·Do you pray before making big decisions?· Small ones?· Do you trust that God's wisdom will lead you to happiness?

2) ·Has God ever shown you clearly what to do and you didn't do it?· What happened?·When was a time that you did what God showed you?· What happened?

3) ·Is there an area in your own life where you know you are being unwise?· What needs to change?

4) ·Do you have a tendency to learn lessons “the hard way” or do you benefit from the wisdom of those with more experience?· Do you trust the Church as having wisdom?