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Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer
25_01_11 -Ep.346 - Run With Horses Podcast - Spiritual Disciplines – Prayer
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Today we consider the Spiritual Discipline of
Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is both incredibly simple and potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to live intentionally and on His mission. It’s very cool that we can do that together!
Thank you for joining me today! “If you’re new here, you can check out past episodes at runwithhorses.net. As always, I appreciate your feedback, questions, and reviews!”
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**(23:00 – 0:00)* * PART 1
Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline
Section 1: The What and Why of Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline
1. Definition and Nature of Prayer
◦ Prayer as communication with God: a dialogue, not a monologue.
◦ Biblical definition:
2. Biblical Foundation of Prayer
◦ Jesus’ teaching on prayer: (Matthew 6:6)
◦ (Matthew 6:9-13).
◦ (Matthew 21:22).
◦ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV):
◦ Philippians 4:6 (NKJV):
3. The Purpose of Prayer in Spiritual Growth
◦ Acknowledging dependence on God: (Jeremiah 33:3).
◦ Developing intimacy with God: (James 4:8).
◦ Alignment with God’s will: (Matthew 6:10).
4. The Role of Prayer in a Growing Spiritual Life
◦ Strengthening faith: (Jude 1:20).
◦ Overcoming spiritual challenges: (Matthew 26:41).
◦ Spiritual Growth: Discuss how prayer fosters a deeper relationship with God.
◦ James 5:16 (NKJV):
◦ Dependence on God: Emphasize prayer as an expression of reliance on God’s wisdom and strength. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV):
◦ Transformation: Explain how prayer transforms the believer’s heart and mind. Romans 12:2 (NKJV):
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**(27:00 – 5:00) BEGIN PART 2**
Section 2: How to Pray as a Spiritual Discipline (30 minutes)
1. Practical Steps for Prayer
◦ Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS): Explain this model of prayer.
◦ Begin with adoration and thanksgiving: (Psalm 100:4).
◦ Confess sins: (1 John 1:9).
◦ Bring petitions and intercessions: (Hebrews 4:16).
2. Combining Prayer with Other Spiritual Disciplines
◦ Prayer and Bible reading: Meditate on Scripture and respond in prayer (e.g., Psalm 119:18).
◦ Scriptural Prayers: Encourage using the Psalms and other scriptures as prayers. Psalm 51:10 (NKJV):
◦ Prayer and fasting: Seek God’s guidance and clarity (e.g., Acts 13:2-3).
◦ Prayer and worship: (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
3. Incorporating Prayer into Daily Life
◦ Setting regular prayer times: (Psalm 55:17).
◦ Praying throughout the day: (Ephesians 6:18).
◦ Using prayer prompts or journals to stay consistent.
◦ Routine and Spontaneity: Encourage setting aside specific times for prayer while also being open to spontaneous prayer throughout the day.
◦ Prayer Journals: Suggest keeping a journal to track prayer requests and answers.
◦ Community Building: Highlight the importance of praying together as a church community. Acts 2:42 (NKJV):
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- “Thank you for listening today!
-If you enjoyed the show you can listen to all the past shows wherever you listen to podcasts. A good place to start is at runwithhorses.net. You can also write me at norman@runwithhorses.net or leave a comment on the Run With Horses Podcast facebook page. Take time today to pause and thank God for His work in your life and keep running.
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