> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.godfocus.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Guided Prayer Sessions

> Spend focused time with God through Speak, Silence, and Seek — a three-step prayer structure that walks you through talking to God, listening, and reading His Word.

# 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.

## 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.

## 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

## The Three Steps

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Step 1: Speak" icon="comments">
    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.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Step 2: Silence" icon="moon">
    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.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Step 3: Seek" icon="book-open">
    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.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Starting a Connect Session (Step by Step)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap the Session tab">
    Open the app and tap the **Session** tab (the flame icon) at the bottom of your screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap 'Connect Session'">
    You will see two buttons. Tap **Connect Session - Speak / Silence / Seek** to start the guided flow.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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."
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Starting a Custom Connect Session

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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap 'Custom Connect Session'">
    From the Session screen, tap the second button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your time">
    Use the **+** and **-** buttons to set however many minutes you want. The default is 5 minutes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Start">
    Tap **Start** and spend your time with God however you feel led — praying, reading, listening, or all three.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Session complete!">
    When the timer finishes, a completion sound plays and you are prompted to journal.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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.

<Tip>
  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.
</Tip>

## 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.

## 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.

## 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.

<Tip>
  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).
</Tip>

## 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

<Tip>
  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.
</Tip>

> *"But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer."* — Luke 5:16