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Lori Boyd

    Walking to the Promised Land
    Praying Through It: Pursuing a Heart of Prayer
    • 2021

      She presented a desperate deal . He begged for a moment of strength. She offered words of humble praise. He admitted that he had no idea what to do.Different people, different settings, different circumstances, but a common response to their situation at They talked to God . Whatever they were experiencing--fear, uncertainty, sickness, celebration, confession, anger--these men and women of the Bible turned to prayer. In good times, bad times, and times in between, they chose to involve God. Their examples teach us how to pray, what to pray, when to pray, and why we pray. They help us understand more about how God responds to prayer and how prayer remarkably changes lives. In this study, we discuss the privilege and practice of prayer, and how we learn to love to pray. We also look closely at twelve prayers of the Bible and consider how they can impact and strengthen our own personal prayer lives. Pursuing a heart of prayer is a daily ambition...hourly at times...and some days even minute to minute. The Bible teaches us that no matter what we face, the best way to get through it is to pray.

      Praying Through It: Pursuing a Heart of Prayer
    • 2020

      Walking to the Promised Land

      • 262 Seiten
      • 10 Lesestunden
      5,0(1)Abgeben

      Having a destination and a desire to reach it is not enough; we must actively walk with purpose and determination. The journey is fraught with challenges, as the devil will attempt to discourage us with dangers in the wilderness or tempt us with enticing distractions that prevent us from moving forward. Resisting these temptations requires strength. Life can be harsh and unforgiving, and during difficult times, it takes faith to reach for the Father's hand and continue walking, trusting in God's constant presence and empathy for our struggles. In a recent poll, many identified "time" as the greatest challenge to daily Christian living, noting how quickly days pass without meaningful engagement in their spiritual lives. To strengthen our relationship with God, grow our faith, and share Jesus with others, we must prioritize our spiritual journey. This study aims to encourage intentionality in our daily spiritual walk. Every day, we make choices—when to wake up, what to wear, how to respond to others, and how to exercise. Similarly, we have the power to choose how we live for Christ each day. Ultimately, we can decide how we will walk in faith!

      Walking to the Promised Land