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This post is a synopsis of a book rather than a book review because how can I review a book I wrote? A while back I preached through the Lord's Prayer at my church, Summit Church of the Nazarene. This series was intended to draw our focus onto prayer and dependence on God. As I preached this series a theme began to emerge to the surface. That theme was the issue of individual and corporate responsibility to not only be people who pray but also to be people who were the answers to prayers.
While preaching this sermon series I also began the class, "Prayer and Scripture Practices" at Nazarene Theological Seminary. One of our assignments was to create a prayer book, so I set out to find prayers that were connected to the various sections of the Lord's Prayer. The original intent was to arrange these prayers around the Lord's prayer and offer minimal thoughts regarding how one could use these prayers in different contexts. However, as I began to type the words and structure that ended up on the page began to look much differently than planned.
It was as this new structure was emerging that the term, "praying responsibly" was born. This term is meant to convey both our responsibility to pray as well as our responsibility to act. The end result was this short devotional journal. This book is a transformative 5-part prayer journal rooted in the Lord's Prayer. Each section contains guided prayers, reflections, and other activities that are designed to deepen your spiritual life and enhance your connection with God. One could do a section a day or work through it at a slower more intentional pace and do a section per week for five weeks. Whether you're new to prayer or looking to enrich your personal prayer life, this book offers a path to a more intentional and meaningful prayer life that also challenges individuals to live out their faith in meaningful ways. It is my hope that this book will help you embrace the power of responsible prayer and see its impact on your life and faith.
Book Details:
Publisher : Independently published
Language : English
Paperback : 66 pages
Item Weight : 4.5 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.16 x 8 inches
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