100509 George A. Buttrick pp. 87-93

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1.  Buttrick cautions us against being either too formal or too formless in our prayer life.  On which side are you more likely to err?
2.  It is easy, says Buttrick, to forget "the widespread mercy" of God and focus instead on all our personal problems.  How might his recommendation that we set aside time for thanksgiving help you see more of the "white paper" and less of the "blot"?
3. In all four aspects of prayer, Buttrick urges us to be specific.  Why is this so important?
4.  Do you ever feel guilty praying for yourself?  What would George Buttrick say to those who do?
5.  If you were to follow Jesus' command to pray for your enemies, who would you begin praying for today?