Prayer by the Book

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Going: where God is at work

Alessandro, Jenn, Jesse

50 episodes

1 week ago

Going: Where God is at Work is a Podcast that sits at the intersection of mission theory and practice. We are building a community of Great Commission workers who long to see the Gospel spread to the ends of the earth; and, are also convinced that our engagement with God’s mission in the world demands cooperation with God’s transformational process in us. Our conversations examine the why, the how, and the heart of cross-cultural ministry with a hope of providing both information and inspiration to equip modern missionaries for the work to which they were called.

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Prayer by the Book

Going: where God is at work

37 minutes 18 seconds

9 months ago

Prayer by the Book

Summary

In this conversation, the hosts explore the multifaceted nature of prayer, particularly in the context of missions. They discuss personal experiences with prayer, the importance of prayer as a discipline, and how it serves as both a personal and communal practice. The conversation emphasizes that prayer is essential for spiritual growth, intercession, and sustaining ministry work. The hosts also highlight the challenges and misconceptions surrounding prayer, framing it as both a learned skill and a spiritual battle.

🔹 The Wheel Illustration – The Navigators
A discipleship tool outlining key spiritual disciplines, including prayer. Learn more: The Navigators – The Wheel

🔹 Epaphras in Colossians 4:12 – Wrestling in Prayer
Paul describes Epaphras as someone who “wrestles in prayer” for the Colossian church. Read Colossians 4:12 here: BibleGateway – Colossians 4:12

🔹 Martin Luther’s Three Hours of Prayer
Martin Luther is often quoted as saying, “I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.” More on his views on prayer: Martin Luther on Prayer – Ligonier Ministries

🔹 Blink by Ted Dekker
A fiction novel that explores the power of prayer through a unique storytelling lens. Find it here: Blink by Ted Dekker – Goodreads

🔹 The Book of Common Prayer
A collection of prayers and liturgies used by many Christian traditions. Access an online version here: The Book of Common Prayer Online

Takeaways

Prayer is a core spiritual discipline that cultivates intimacy with God.
Intercessory prayer is critical for sustaining ministries.
Prayer can be both a personal practice and a communal activity.
Experiencing prayer can vary greatly from person to person.
Prayer is often seen as a task rather than a joy.
Prayer requires discipline and intentionality to develop as a habit.
Understanding prayer as work can help integrate it into daily life.
Prayer is a learned skill, much like playing an instrument.
Submission in prayer aligns our desires with God's will.
Prayer is a battle against spiritual forces.

Chapters

00:00 The Essence of Prayer

03:07 Prayer in Missions

11:43 Experiencing Prayer: Personal Journeys

21:40 Understanding Prayer: Work, Learning, and Submission

26:02 Prayer as a Battle