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Guided Prayer Sessions

Guided sessions are the heart of GodFocus. They give you a simple, beautiful structure for spending time alone with God — no guesswork, no pressure. Just you and Him.

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What Are Guided Sessions?

A guided session walks you through three steps of connecting with God: Speak (talk to Him), Silence (listen for His voice), and Seek (read His Word). Each step has its own timer, and GodFocus gently moves you from one step to the next.

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How to Get There

Tap the Session tab at the bottom of your screen (the flame icon). You will see two options:
  • Connect Session — The full guided experience (Speak, Silence, Seek)
  • Custom Connect Session — A single timer where you set your own time and do your own thing

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The Three Steps

Step 1: Speak

Talk to God out loud or in your heart. Share what is on your mind — worries, gratitude, confession, questions. Be honest. He already knows, and He loves you.

Step 2: Silence

Be still and rest in God’s love. Ask the Holy Spirit what Bible passage He wants you to focus on today. Listen quietly and notice what comes to mind.

Step 3: Seek

Read or listen to God’s Word. Search for a verse right inside the app, or follow up on whatever came to mind during Silence.

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Starting a Connect Session (Step by Step)

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Tap the Session tab

Open the app and tap the Session tab (the flame icon) at the bottom of your screen.
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Tap 'Connect Session'

You will see two buttons. Tap Connect Session - Speak / Silence / Seek to start the guided flow.
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You land on the Speak screen

You will see a large flame, a timer set to 1 minute, and instructions that say: “Confess any known or unknown sin. Honestly, share with God what’s on your mind today and how you are feeling.”
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Adjust the time (optional)

The timer starts at 1 minute. Want more time? Tap the + button to add minutes. Tap - to subtract. The minimum is 1 minute.
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Tap Start

Tap the big Start button at the bottom. The timer begins counting down, and the flame gently pulses to show your session is active.
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Speak to God

While the timer runs, talk to God. Out loud is wonderful, but silent prayer works too. Share whatever is on your heart.
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The timer finishes — a gentle sound plays

When the timer reaches zero, you will hear a soft completion sound. GodFocus automatically moves you to the next step: Silence.
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Continue through Silence and Seek

The Silence and Seek steps work the same way — set your time, tap Start, and follow the on-screen guidance. After each step finishes, you move to the next one.
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Session complete!

After the Seek timer finishes, a completion dialog appears. You can record your time, set a daily reminder, share your session, or jump straight into your GodFocus Journal to write down what God showed you.

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Starting a Custom Connect Session

If you want a single timer without the three-step flow, choose Custom Connect Session instead.
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Tap 'Custom Connect Session'

From the Session screen, tap the second button.
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Set your time

Use the + and - buttons to set however many minutes you want. The default is 5 minutes.
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Search for a verse (optional)

In Custom mode, you will see a Bible search bar. Type a word like “peace” or a reference like “Psalm 23” to find and display a passage during your session.
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Tap Start

Tap Start and spend your time with God however you feel led — praying, reading, listening, or all three.
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Session complete!

When the timer finishes, a completion sound plays and you are prompted to journal.

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How the Timer Works

  • The timer counts down from whatever time you set (default is 1 minute for guided steps, 5 minutes for custom).
  • Tap + to add 1 minute. Tap - to remove 1 minute. The minimum is always 1 minute.
  • While the timer is running, you can tap Pause to take a break. Tap Start again to resume.
  • If you want to stop early, tapping Pause shows a dialog asking “Will you fulfill your commitment?” You can choose Yes, Continue or No, Quit.
  • Your screen stays awake while the timer runs, so you can set your phone down without worrying about the screen turning off.
Not sure what to say during Speak? Tap the “Want Help?” link below the instructions. GodFocus will give you ideas and examples — like praying about forgiveness, frustrations, big questions, or simply crying out to God for help.

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The Completion Sound

When your timer finishes, GodFocus plays a gentle sound to let you know. This is especially helpful during the Silence step when your eyes may be closed.

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The Flame

The flame icon in the center of your screen represents your spiritual focus. The more consistently you complete sessions, the bigger and brighter your flame grows. It is a visual reminder of your faithfulness.

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What Is a Streak?

A streak counts how many days in a row you have completed a session and saved a journal entry. You can see your current streak on the Home screen.
  • Complete a session and save a journal entry today? Your streak goes up by one.
  • Miss a day? Your streak resets to zero.
  • Streaks are displayed on the home screen with a flame emoji and the number of days.
Do not be discouraged if your streak resets. Every day is a fresh start with God. Just open the app and begin again. “His mercies are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:23).

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After the Session — Journaling

When your session finishes (either the full Connect Session or Custom), GodFocus gives you several options:
  • GodFocus Journal — Write down what God showed you during your time together
  • Record your time — Save a quick note about your session
  • Set Daily Reminder — Set up a push notification so you remember to come back tomorrow
  • Share your time — Share with a friend that you spent time with God today
  • Skip — Head back to the home screen without journaling
Journaling after your session is one of the most powerful habits you can build. Even a few sentences help you remember what God said. Weeks later, you will look back and see how He has been working in your life.
“But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.” — Luke 5:16