Too Busy Not to Pray by Bill Hybels
Week 2: Chapter 1 — God Is Waiting
Read Chapter 1 of Too Busy Not to Pray. Key passage: Psalm 116:1–2 ('He turned his ear to me; I will call on him as long as I live.').
Previewing Week 2 of Too Busy Not to Pray
Read 3 of 6 discussion questions below. Unlock the complete 13-week guide when you’re ready.
Hybels begins with a simple but staggering claim — that the God of the universe bends down to listen when we speak. Let that sink in as you work through these questions.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.Hybels argues that the most important reason to pray is not to get things from God but to know God. How does that reframe your usual motivations for prayer?
2.He uses the image of a busy executive who nevertheless keeps a standing appointment for a trusted friend — no matter how hectic the day. How does that image change the way you think about carving out time for prayer?
3.Hybels insists that God is genuinely interested in the details of our lives — not just the big crises but the ordinary, even mundane, concerns. Do you actually believe that? What makes it hard to bring your small, everyday worries to God?