STRUCTURED PRAYER - Building Blocks, Part 3

March 5, 2018

It's Week 3 in Building Blocks: A Life of Prayer series, and this week we're taking a look at the key to long term transformation and spiritual growth: STRUCTURED PRAYER, which involves having set TIMES of prayer and set WORDS to pray.

Do I really need structured prayer? Why is it so important? Can't I just pray whenever I want and however I want?

I answer those questions and more in this week's message as we discuss why we need to have consistency and balance in our prayer life if we're going to fulfill God's plan for our life - which is to be "conformed to the image of His Son” (Romans 8:29).

A Lesson from the Book of ACTS

August 11, 2017

Today’s guest post comes from my good friend, Walter Rooks. Walter is currently serving as an Air Operations specialist in Afghanistan, but he is also a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach and trainer (what he calls “his true calling in life”). You can read more of his work on his blog, Journey of a Lifetime.

TRADITIONALISTS AND ASCETICS - FINDING YOUR FLAVOR PART 3

October 24, 2016

"The goal of Christianity isn't just spiritual BIRTH; the goal is spiritual GROWTH."

And that's exactly why today's topic - Part 3 in our Finding Your Flavor series - is so important. While you may not by nature be a TRADITIONALIST (loving God through ritual) or an ASCETIC (loving God through self-denial), those are two aspects of spiritual growth that we all need to some degree. It may not be your "bread and butter", but it certainly needs to be part of your repertoire if you aim to grow towards spiritual maturity.

Why do I say that? Check out the video and see for yourself.

The Missing Ingredient for Prayer

February 12, 2016

Recently, Fr. Anthony wrote a great post on why we don’t or can’t pray very well. Every word written there is true for me. It’s uncanny! Perhaps the same is true for you. I tried recording all the excuses we come up with to not pray… there’s too many… lack of concentration, laziness, I’m tired, no time…and the list goes on and on.

“God knows what I need. He knows my heart and my good intentions.”

“I talk to God all throughout the day. He’s with me everywhere.”

“I’ve had a long day. I deserve some rest. I don’t want to push too hard or else I’ll break.”

“Of course I pray! When I feel God’s Presence and my emotions well up more than ever, that is my prayer. And those are the most heartfelt and fervent prayers of all!”

Structured Prayer - Extreme Makeover PRAYER Edition, Part 3

October 21, 2013

“Prayer – secret, fervent, believing prayer – lies at the root of all personal godliness.” Week 3 of the Extreme Makeover: PRAYER Edition series and this week we moved from the family room (Simple Prayer) into the kitchen...Structured Prayer!

What is structured prayer? Do I really need it? Why is it important? Why can't I just pray whenever I want and however I want?

Those are the questions that I answer in this week's message as we discuss why we need to have consistency and discipline in our prayer life if we are going to fulfill God's plan for our life - which is to be "conformed to the image of His Son” (Romans 8:29).

Enjoy the video and if anything stands out to you and you think it's worth sharing, be sure to use the hashtag #PrayerMakeover when you share it.

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