War Room (30 page)
- What factors contribute to the breakdown in Elizabeth and Tony’s marriage? How does prayer turn it around? What applications could this have for your own relationships?
- Early in the story, as she thinks about her relationship with Tony, Elizabeth concludes, “Maybe this was all she could hope for. Maybe this was as good as marriage got. Or life, for that matter.” Have you ever been tempted to resign yourself to a situation or a relationship that seems stuck? What did you do? What encouragement would you give Elizabeth or someone you know facing similar circumstances?
- Miss Clara thinks of prayer as “talking and listening and being excited to spend time with someone who loves you.” How would you define prayer? In what ways does Clara’s description match your view of it?
- When Miss Clara brings Elizabeth a lukewarm cup of coffee, it serves as an effective illustration of Elizabeth’s faith. Are you satisfied with how you would describe your own faith? (Hot, cold, or lukewarm?) What steps can you take to change things?
- At the very moment Tony is about to make a decision that could destroy his marriage, he’s stopped by a bout of illness that coincides with Elizabeth’s prayers. Have you ever been surprised by an immediate answer to prayer? What happened?
- After almost being robbed, Miss Clara tells the policeman taking her statement, “When you write that down, don’t you leave out Jesus. People are always leaving Jesus out. That’s one of the reasons we’re in the mess we’re in.” What do you think she means? Describe a time in your life or the life of someone you know when Jesus was left out.
- Once she sees her mother’s prayer closet, Danielle decides she wants one of her own. What does that say about the effect of parents’ actions on their children? What can you do to set an example of faith for the children in your life?
- Miss Clara tells the friends in her Friday gathering, “The goal of prayer is not to change God’s mind about
what you want. The goal of prayer is to change your own heart, to want what He wants, to the glory of God.” Do you agree with her statement? Why or why not? How do you see the prayers of characters in
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affecting their hearts? Can you think of a time when your own heart was changed in a similar way? - Tony is forced to make a tough decision: to tell his boss about the crime he committed or to keep it hidden. Does he make the right choice? Would it have been enough for Tony to simply pray for forgiveness and keep his secret?
- When Coleman Young decides not to file charges against Tony, Tony is understandably relieved. Have you ever been given grace you didn’t deserve? How did you respond?
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presents the idea that prayer is a powerful weapon in the battle against evil. Does this imagery change your perspective on prayer? How can it be used to strengthen your own prayer life? - Clara prays, “Raise up a generation, Lord, that will take light into this world. That will not compromise under pressure, that will not cower when others fall away. Raise them up, Lord, that they will proclaim that there is salvation in the name of Jesus Christ.
Raise up warriors who will fight on their knees, who will worship You with their whole hearts.” Does the world need this kind of generation? How can you be part of a generation of prayer warriors?
STILL PHOTOS FROM THE MOVIE
all photos by David Whitlow
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seeks to create a nation of prayer warriors. In this scene, a pastor in a church is highlighted in a montage of American life.
Miss Clara’s wall in her home features a host of mementos signifying answered prayers.
Tony Jordan (T. C. Stallings) faces temptation from a number of sources, including his job as a pharmaceutical sales representative.
Beth Moore, in her first acting role, appears in War Room as Mandy, a real estate agent and a friend to Priscilla Shirer’s character, Elizabeth. Moore is a New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed Bible teacher and speaker.
Elizabeth Jordan (Priscilla Shirer) makes amends with her daughter, Danielle (Alena Pitts).
Michael (Michael Jr.) challenges Tony to rethink his attitude toward his wife.
Miss Clara (Karen Abercrombie) prays with Elizabeth.
Miss Clara offers a prayer of praise after receiving good news from Elizabeth.
Danielle longs for more attention from her father.
Tony’s boss Rick (Scotty Curlee) delivers bad news to Elizabeth.
Elizabeth studies her Bible in her prayer closet and prays for her daughter, her husband, and her marriage.
Coleman Young (Alex Kendrick) visits the Jordans’ home to discuss Tony’s unethical behavior.
Danielle and her father practice for the jump rope competition.