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"Pray without ceasing..." Forward Movement presents an elegant,
compact companion for your daily prayer life in Hour by Hour. This
deluxe, soft-leather edition of the four daily Offices of Morning,
Noonday, Evening Prayer and Compline contains the complete offices
so that you may say your prayers and worship at all times and in
all places. Convenient size for purse, pocket or briefcase.
What might happen if we live out of loving encounter with God and
build in response to what he reveals? How can we make space to hear
God and say yes to him? What if being a leader is all about being a
follower? Is it really that simple? These are the questions that
have led Jill Weber on the adventure of saying yes to the more of
God - the invitation to really live. This honest, warm and
compelling book speaks directly to those who long to encounter more
of Jesus, to know how tune into the small movements of the heart,
and to have trust in every moment of their lives. With wisdom and
wit Jill explores prayer, discernment, vocation and leadership
through her story of building and becoming a House of Prayer,
offering encouragement that gives readers the confidence to say yes
to what God is already doing. Jill's story will build faith in
readers and help them to discover the freedom that lies beyond that
yes - of giving it all for Jesus. Even the Sparrow is both an
invitation and a challenge - to walk step by step as God leads
might lead us on paths that are at turns messy, complicated and
inconvenient, but as we follow him the path can also be unexpected
and breathtaking beauty.
"Movies are our way of telling God what we think about this world
and our place in it. . . . Movies can be many things: escapist
experiences, historical artifacts, business ventures, and artistic
expressions, to name a few. I'd like to suggest that they can also
be prayers." Movies do more than tell a good story. They are
expressions of raw emotion, naked vulnerability, and unbridled
rage. They often function in the same way as prayers, communicating
our deepest longings and joys to a God who hears each and every
one. In this captivating book, Filmspotting co-host Josh Larsen
brings a critic's unique perspective to how movies function as
expressions to God of lament, praise, joy, confession, and more.
His clear expertise and passion for the art of film, along with his
thoughtful reflections on the nature of prayer, will bring you a
better understanding of both. God's omnipresence means that you can
find him whether you're sitting on your sofa at home or in the
seats at the theater. You can talk to him wherever movies are
shown. And when words fail, the perfect film might be just what you
need to jump-start your conversations with the Almighty.
Offers 'starter' ideas to help those who lead intercessions in public worship and small groups,
and aims to open the reader's imagination to enrich their own style of praying.
Everyday language, images and experiences are used in each of the three main sections. The first, Intercessions in mainstream worship, offers prayers (1) for each of the 12 months; (2) for major festivals and their seasons; (3) for special days, like Mothering Sunday and Remembrance); (4) on themes such as light, storms and fear. The second section provides intercessions for use in informal worship and small groups, and the third focuses on personal intercessions (including a section for extroverts).
Prayer can be your greatest asset and source of wisdom in raising
teenagers in today's world. Now expanded, this book features
updated content on issues like pornography, addiction, self-harm,
anxiety, rebellion, technology use, dealing with disappointment,
and more. It's never been tougher to be a teen--or the parent of
one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time they
borrow the car keys, you can take your concerns to God through
prayer. Drawing on the power of God's Word, this updated and
expanded edition of Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens equips
you to pray about the difficult issues your teen may face:
Relationship challenges Doubts about their faith Depression
Rejection Sexual purity Substance abuse Eating disorders . . . and
much more This book also guides you in praying about everything
from your teen's character and safety to the purposes and plans
that God has for his or her future. Filled with engaging
illustrations, biblical insights, and compelling prayer principles,
Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens shows how to make the Bible
your source for prayers that can powerfully influence your teen's
life. With a grace-filled approach and a warm, personal style,
author Jodie Berndt encourages you that there is not a need your
teen will face that God has not already thought of, and provided
for, in his Word--and that, no matter how far away our kids may be,
they are never out of his reach.
Make Prayer Your First Response How do you approach prayer? Do you
worry you are not doing it "correctly"? Do you see it as an
obligation to check off a to-do list? Do you think of it as a last
resort-a kind of supernatural SOS when you need help? In this Pray
First video Bible study, Pastor Chris Hodges shares proven ways to
help you spend time in conversation with God-and enjoy every minute
of it. You will gain tools to bring joy back into your time with
God, explore prayers in the Bible, learn about fasting (an often
overlooked discipline), and discover biblically grounded methods
for making prayer a priority and not an afterthought. Pray First is
a revolutionary study for anyone who wants to experience a dynamic,
intimate prayer life with God. This study guide includes:
Individual access to six streaming video sessions A guide to best
practices for leading a group Video notes and a comprehensive
structure for group discussion time Personal study section with
questions and biblical passages for reflection between sessions
Sessions and video run times: The Five P's of Prayer (21:00) The
Lord's Prayer (20:00) The Prayer of Jabez (16:00) Praying the Names
of God (18:30) My Prayer for You (17:00) Prayer and Fasting (21:00)
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study
experience, including: The study guide itself-with discussion and
reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An
individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You
don't need to buy a DVD!) Streaming video access code included.
Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be
redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be
transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet
connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by
law. Additional offer details inside.
THIS IS HOW WE PRAY offers a fresh invitation to examine how we
pray. Theology and doctrine can feel overwhelming. And specific
devotional practices can feel too limiting. Instead, this book
offers a unique and needed perspective on prayer, inviting you into
a more intimate friendship with God. Through personal anecdotes,
biblical stories, ancient wisdom, and modern insights from
spiritual writers, philosophers, and even cooking documentaries,
Adam Dressler walks through the realities we face in the midst of
our everyday lives, and then shows how they can direct us towards a
deeper friendship with God through our prayers. God promises to
meet with us. This Is How We Pray points to this timeless truth and
reminds us that we can experience this promise right where we are.
'God doesn't demand hectic church programs and frenetic schedules:
he only wants his people to know him more intimately,' says D. A.
Carson. 'If we are to make any headway in reforming our personal
and corporate praying, then we shall have to begin by listening
afresh to Scripture and seeking God's help in understanding how to
apply Scripture to our lives, our homes and our churches.' In this
widely appreciated exposition, Carson works through several of the
apostle Paul's prayers in such a way that we hear God speak to us
today, and find strength and direction to improve our praying, both
for God's glory and for our good.
"God is teaching me to trust Him for every step I take..." Do you
ever wonder how you can get where you need to go in life and move
into the purpose God has for you? During those times when the road
ahead seems uncertain, learn to take God's hand and let Him lead
you to places you can't get to without Him. Discover how when you
walk in His light you can overcome fear and doubt in difficult
situations learn to see things from God's perspective trust that
God will give you everything you need the moment you need it
Additional insights and interactive questions guide you to a more
intimate walk with God than ever before. Let this new edition of
Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On be a valuable tool in your
devotional prayer life as you spend time every day with the One who
knows where you need to go and how to get you there.
This expanded edition of the bestseller features updated content on
issues like technology and identity, and comes with new material
designed to invite children into the family prayer circle. There is
no need we will face in parenting--or that our kids will confront
in their lives--that God has not already thought of, and provided
for, in his Word. And there can be no greater privilege than
partnering with him, through our prayers, to accomplish his best
purposes in the lives of the people we love. But where to begin? In
this updated and expanded edition celebrating the twentieth
anniversary of a modern classic, you will discover how using the
Bible to shape your desires and requests opens the door to God's
provision--and frees us from things like worry and fear in our
parenting! It teaches you how and what to pray for your child(ren)
in the following areas: faith character safety relationships the
future Plus, all-new material includes sections on praying for a
child's sense of identity, praying for their use of technology, and
building a prayer legacy with specific strategies and a collection
of child-friendly Bible verses designed to help children anchor
their hope in God's Word.
How do we respond to God, our family, and our colleagues when our
whole world is shattered by the death of a loved one? For Spoken
Word artist Dai Woolridge, there were sometimes no words. In this
honest and personal story of grief, Dai offers a creative response
to God. Working through a timeline of grief, he shares his
experience of burn-out, anti-depressants and the question of why
doesn't God heal? Using poetry, prayers and scripture, Dai looks
back at his cries to God, and His words back to him. This is a book
that will give words to those who are going through personal loss,
and for those who have grieved, are grieving or have never yet
grieved.
This ESV Prayer Journal will guide you in a study on humility over
6 weeks, creating space for writing and praying about how to
develop a heart and mind free of pride and self-importance.
"Pray with more than just your mind--learn how to use your whole
self"
In this innovative prayer book, readers are invited to do more
than read--they are asked to move in prayer by expressing the
Psalms with motion. This way of praying helps deepen and broaden a
relationship with God. It allows the pray-er to better come to
understand God as "Holy One"--and in other timeless expressions of
the psalmists.
In Praying with the Body readers will find both prayer tools and
companionship. Black and white drawings showing the postures and
expressions of the body, accompany the scripture texts and
explanations by Roy DeLeon. Working together, these elements invite
readers to taste, explore, and discover a new and different way of
knowing God.
This book is for anyone who wants a more integrated and reconciled
approach to prayer. It proposes a way of prayer that, depending on
your level of readiness, could influence both our interior and
daily life. Its meditations and reflections connect readers to
their deepest needs to be with the Beloved, to be reassured of the
divine presence in our midst. They address hunger and longing for
true happiness, for freedom from fear, and for deep peace.
"The four basic ways of praying -oral, mental, affective, and
contemplative--are all contained here." --Father Tom Ryan, author
of Prayer of Heart and Body
In The Power of Prayer to Enrich Your Marriage, bestselling author
Stormie Omartian teaches husbands and wives how to pray for protection
against the most common marriage problems that can lead to serious
distrust, dissatisfaction, and sometimes even divorce.
It’s Never Too Soon or Too Late to Pray for Your Marriage
Stormie Omartian’s bestselling books on prayer have changed the lives
of millions. In The Power of Prayer to Enrich Your Marriage, Stormie
shows husbands and wives how to pray with urgency and power for God’s
protection against the 14 most common marital problems that can lead to
distrust, dissatisfaction, and sometimes even divorce.
Whether you want guidance to help you avoid common pitfalls or you need
healing and restoration from struggles you’ve already faced, you can
partner with God to strengthen your relationship. This book will help
you…
- prevent and pray through the challenges that may arise in
your marriage
- lift your requests for good communication, forgiveness,
wisdom, and much more to the Lord
- experience heartfelt peace knowing that no obstacle in your
relationship is too great for God
The Power of Prayer to Enrich Your Marriage also provides you with
Bible verses that will speak truth to your heart about your
relationship with your spouse and God, and personal prayers you can use
to ensure your marriage lasts a lifetime.
"If prayer is so important, why is it so difficult?" Starting from
this universal question, Neil T. Anderson, bestselling author of
The Bondage Breaker, explores how readers can intimately connect
with their loving heavenly Father, looking at the confidence
believers can have in taking their struggles before God-and in
interceding for others their release from bondage and the freedom
they gain to walk in the Spirit the gracious way God leads them to
love Him, not His blessings Liberating Prayer emphasizes the
life-changing truth that prayer is relationship, not ritual-and
that as already-accepted children, believers are free to be honest
with their Father. End-of-chapter questions are ideal for group
study and help readers immediately apply what they've learned in
their own prayer lives. Based on material previously released in
Praying by the Power of the Spirit.
This is a popular introduction, aimed at general readers, to prayer
and the spiritual life in the tradition of Ignatius Loyola. A deep
prayer life is not just something for mystics or religious
specialists. It's for everyone, and everyone has a capacity for it.
There is a great thirst for spiritual depth among Christians and
seekers. This is a popular introduction to prayer and the spiritual
life - a guide for Lent and the rest of the year - in the tradition
of Ignatius Loyola. Simmonds also explores Ignatian influence on
the life of the seventeenth-century Yorkshire woman, Mary Ward. The
Ignatian tradition is hugely adaptable to different approaches. At
its heart is personal encounter with Jesus, so The Way of Ignatius
will help people to pray with the Scriptures in an imaginative way.
It includes questions to aid reflection and discussion at the end
of each chapter, and also looks at the way in which the Passion and
resurrection of Jesus are woven into the patterns of human life.
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