Praying Out Loud as Men, Husbands, and Fathers
As for this chapter, here's where I'd ask you to start:
If you had to list five characteristics of a godly man, what would those be? This isn't a test; there are dozens. What are the first five that immediately come to mind?
Among those five, how would you grade' yourself on some maturity curve? From 'have no clue' to 'been doing that for years, do a
... See moreKent Evans • The Manhood Journey
SHOW US THE WAY (PRAYERS FOR WISDOM AND GUIDANCE) Help us to listen! ∙ Open our eyes to the light ∙ Give us faithful fishers ∙ A prayer before I dare to preach ∙ Bring us good judges ∙ Help us find our true north ∙ As we make our way through darkness ∙ A prayer for spiritual light ∙ The portrait became clear in your word ∙ Spirit, lead us ∙ Help me
... See moreRobert Elmer • Grace From Heaven: Prayers of the Reformation
The reverence, humility, and sincerity with which we approach God should be reflected in how we speak to Him regardless if anyone else is listening. We must check our motives and crucify any pride whenever we are praying.
Stephen Kendrick • The Battle Plan for Prayer: From Basic Training to Targeted Strategies
all the circumstances of my life to make me more like Jesus, and teach me how to pray more strategically and effectively in Your name, according to Your will and Your Word. Use my faith, my obedience, and my prayers this week for the benefit of others, for my good, and for Your glory. Amen.
Stephen Kendrick • The Battle Plan for Prayer: From Basic Training to Targeted Strategies
CHAPTER 4 REVIEW
Your son's spiritual victories will have the same origin as every one of your spiritual victories. He must learn to trust solely in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Without a relationship with Christ it is impossible to walk in the holiness required to be the man God has called him to be.
Scripturally, a real man is humble, courage