Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this passage show me about God?
- What does this prayer show about who God is and what he cares about?
What does it show me about people — and about myself?
- Which line of this prayer is hardest for you to pray honestly?
What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)
- How will you use this prayer as a pattern in your own prayers this week?
Who will I tell?
- Who could you teach to pray this way?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
Father in heaven, may your name be honored and your will be done in me. Give me today what I need, forgive me, and lead me.