Practicing the Practices

Prayer is at the center of our life with God, yet it can be one of the hardest, most elusive practices of discipleship. In this episode, Brad goes to the prayer book of the Bible for help. From the Episode: Psalm 143 Prayer Template Opening: Declare your trust in God’s character. Rest your hope on his faithfulness, goodness, and promises. Name something specific. 1) REVEAL | Ask the Lord to examine your heart (Psalm 139). Father, show me what I need to see in you and myself today. Show me your path and your will. 2) RESCUE | Confess your need for God’s mercy and grace in your life. Remember that his mercies are new every morning! 3) TEACH | Ask for wisdom to think and live like Jesus. Let God’s Word and the life of Jesus be your guide. 4) LEAD | Submit your intellect and ambition to your Father. Give your day to the Lord. Ask for wisdom and courage to follow wherever He may lead. Closing: Acknowledge the majesty and wonder of God’s glory. Rest in knowing that what motivates your Father is not your good, but His glory. Amen.

Show Notes

Prayer is at the center of our life with God, yet it can be one of the hardest, most elusive practices of discipleship. In this episode, Brad goes to the prayer book of the Bible for help. From the Episode: Psalm 143 Prayer Template Opening: Declare your trust in God’s character. Rest your hope on his faithfulness, goodness, and promises. Name something specific. 1) REVEAL | Ask the Lord to examine your heart (Psalm 139). Father, show me what I need to see in you and myself today. Show me your path and your will. 2) RESCUE | Confess your need for God’s mercy and grace in your life. Remember that his mercies are new every morning! 3) TEACH | Ask for wisdom to think and live like Jesus. Let God’s Word and the life of Jesus be your guide. 4) LEAD | Submit your intellect and ambition to your Father. Give your day to the Lord. Ask for wisdom and courage to follow wherever He may lead. Closing: Acknowledge the majesty and wonder of God’s glory. Rest in knowing that what motivates your Father is not your good, but His glory. Amen.

What is Practicing the Practices?

Jesus is our greatest gift and our greatest example. He is our Savior and our Teacher. Practicing the Practices is a learning and experiential podcast geared towards helping you along on your Spiritual Formation journey.

Each episode will introduce you to a Discipleship Practice and provide a tutorial of sorts to show you how to practice the Way of Jesus in your everyday life.

While this is a local church podcast, we have geared and shaped it for a broad audience. Were hopeful that they are beneficial to followers of Jesus everywhere.

To learn more about Brad, Casey, or Fellowship West, visit www.FellowshipWest.org