Couch to 5 Pray — Week 6 Small Group / Individual Study Guide

Forever a Runner

Scripture Focus: Hebrews 12:1-3
Big Idea: A vibrant prayer life is the fuel for the long journey of faith.
Main Point: Commit to 5 prayers/day as a lifestyle, not just a temporary challenge.

Opening Reflection

• Take a moment to reflect on the 6-week journey.
• In one word or phrase, how would you describe your prayer life today compared to six weeks ago?

Read the Scripture Together

Hebrews 12:1-3

• What stands out to you from this passage?
• How does the race metaphor help you picture your spiritual journey?

Discussion Questions

1️. Goal vs. Lifestyle

• In your life, where have you seen a goal come and go without becoming a lifestyle?
• Why do you think prayer is so easy to treat like a short-term challenge instead of a long-term identity?
• How would it change your daily routine if you truly embraced the identity: I am a Pray-er?

2️. Endurance Like Jesus

• According to Hebrews 12:2, what allowed Jesus to endure even the cross?
• How can keeping your eyes on the joy ahead help you endure discouragement or spiritual fatigue?
• What specific joy has God placed ahead of you that gives you motivation to keep praying?

3️.  No Finish Line

• How does the idea that “identity has no finish line” encourage or challenge you?
• Why is it freeing to know that prayer doesn’t have an end point, but continues into eternity?

4️.  Practical Prayer Habits

• Which of the 5 daily prayers (morning, meals, habit-stacking, evening) has been most natural for you? Which is still a struggle?
• What small adjustments could help you sustain this prayer lifestyle long-term?
• Who could you invite to be a “wingman” or accountability partner for your prayer life?

Personal Challenge This Week

• Commit: Continue your 5 daily prayers.
• Reflect: Each evening, ask: “How did I stay connected to God today?”
• Encourage: Send a short text or message of prayer encouragement to someone else running their race.