February 1, 2026 - HOW TO PRAY

Depend on God

Icebreaker
What’s a normal, everyday thing you tend to worry about more than you probably need to?
Study

1. In Matthew 6:11, why do you think Jesus teaches us to pray for “daily” bread instead of bread for the week, month, or year?
   
2. How does the story of manna in Exodus 16 help explain what Jesus meant by daily dependence on God?
   
3. What do the commands in Leviticus (19:9-10; 23:22; 25:1-55) and Deuteronomy (14:28-29; 24:19-22) about leaving grain, tithes, and Jubilee reveal about how God views abundance and wealth?
   
4. According to the prophets in Amos 5:11-12 and Isaiah 58:6-10, what makes wealth a problem in God’s eyes?
   
5. How does the contrast between the wilderness and the Promised Land reshape the way you think about dependence and generosity?
   

Application

1. What would it look like for you to “pray for today” this week instead of worrying about what might happen later?
   
2. As you think about your own life, what are some clear examples of needs versus wants—and why is it sometimes hard to tell the difference?
   
3. Where do you feel most tempted to accumulate, hoard, or hold tightly rather than trust God and share with others?
   
4. What is one practical way you could practice “enough” this week as an act of trust in God?
   

Prayer
Ask God to help you trust Him for what you need today and to release anxiety about tomorrow. Pray that He would form in you a heart of contentment and generosity that reflects His care for others.