
Screen shot this page and save it as a PDF file. You should be able to type in your score for each item. If that doesn't work, go "old school," print it and score with the ol' #2 pencil!
Use the scale below to respond to each statement...HONESTLY (no one sees this but you and Jesus)
Never=1 Seldom=2 Occasionally=3 Frequently=4 Always=5
1. General way in which you pray ................................................................................ #1 Total:
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Do your thoughts of prayer move quickly to actual prayer? [ ]
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Do you ask God what He wants you do to with resources he has provided? [ ]
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Do you thank or praise God? [ ]
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Do you ask God for guidance with the affairs of life and living? [ ]
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Do you pray for yourself? [ ]
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Do you pray for others? [ ]
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Do pray for certain people regularly? [ ]
2. Specific aspects about the way in which you pray .....................................................#2 Total:
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Do you think about what to pray for before you begin? [ ]
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Do you listen for God's response while you pray? [ ]
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Do you let God lead your prayer? [ ]
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Do you have God's word in mind during your prayer? [ ]
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Do you pray with a goal in mind? [ ]
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Do you pray with intent to discover God and His purpose? [ ]
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Are your prayers consistent from day to day? [ ]
3. Time of your prayer ......................................................................................................... #3 Total:
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Do you set aside a certain time every day to pray? [ ]
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Do you pray throughout your daily activities? [ ]
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Do you pray publicly without shame or embarrassment? [ ]
4. Place of your prayer ........................................................................................................ #4 Total:
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Do you have a specific place where you go to pray? [ ]
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Does the place where you pray help you stay focused in your prayer? [ ]
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Do you try to avoid distractions when you pray? [ ]
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Do you pray as you go...driving, at your desk, in meetings, etc. [ ]
5. Results of your prayer ......................................................................................................#4 Total:
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Do you sense that God listens? [ ]
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Do you notice God answering your prayers? [ ]
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Do you sense God is involved with you in prayer? [ ]
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Do you find your faith growing because of prayer? [ ]
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Do you find yourself wanting to spend more time with God in prayer? [ ]
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Are your prayers growing in focus? [ ]
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Do your prayers seem to be led by God? [ ]
I know you are tuned to scores indicating win or lose. Not this one. It is a baseline for your development in the responsibility of prayer. Now...date this page, put it where you can find it in about two weeks, and go back to the study.