In this enlightening discussion, Reward Sibanda, a senior advisor at World Vision from Zimbabwe, Gemma Ryan, an Irish associate pastor and spiritual director, and Tyler Staton, lead pastor at Bridgetown Church, explore the profound art of prayer. They dive into various dimensions of communication with God, illustrating how structured prayers like the Lord's Prayer can deepen intimacy and connection. They also shed light on the significance of community in prayer and emphasize trusting God’s provision, revealing prayer as a transformative journey in spiritual life.
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Prayer's Paradox
Prayer is the subject of Jesus' most audacious promises, yet it often leads to disillusionment.
The gap between Jesus' promises and our experience causes disappointment, or worse, shame.
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Biblical Honesty About Prayer
The Bible honestly portrays prayer's struggles, like lament in Psalms.
We must honestly examine our views of God and how we think God sees us.
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Prayer's Universality
Prayer's difficulty transcends cultural boundaries; it's an existential human struggle.
Jesus incentivizes prayer, even promising practical provisions, appealing to basic human needs.
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This book provides a year of daily prayers and reflections based on the Psalms, guiding readers to deepen their understanding and practice of prayer. It encourages readers to engage with the Psalms as a means to clarify and deepen their perception of God's will.
Live No Lies
John Mark Comer
In *Live No Lies*, John Mark Comer explores the concept of spiritual warfare against three enemies: Satan's lies, our disordered desires, and the world's influence. He offers practical guidance on how to overcome these enemies through spiritual formation and cultural analysis, helping readers to live truthfully and find peace in a world filled with deception.
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools
Tyler Staton
In 'Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools,' Tyler Staton invites readers to trade their conceptions and misconceptions about prayer for a pure and powerful connection with God. The book uses biblical teaching, powerful storytelling, and insights on historic Christian practices to help readers overcome common roadblocks to prayer. It guides readers in expressing doubts and disappointments, discovering multiple postures of prayer, and understanding the wonder and mystery of prayer in everyday life. This book aims to help readers reopen the line of communication with their Creator and experience God's divine power anew.
In Luke 11, the very first disciples of Jesus ask him something profound. They don't ask Him how to heal the sick, or how to perform miracles, or how to gain salvation. They ask Jesus something simpler: to teach them to pray.
In this second season of the Rule of Life podcast, John Mark Comer is joined by Reward Sibanda, Gemma Ryan, and Tyler Staton for a conversation on four different movements of prayer: talking to God, talking with God, listening to God, and being with God. Episode one takes us into the first movement, talking with God, by examining the Lord's Prayer.
These podcasts accompany nine Practices developed by Practicing the Way. Thanks to the generosity of The Circle, these practices are now free. To learn more about The Circle or to participate in the Practice with your church, community, or small group, visit www.practicingtheway.org.
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