{"id":6626,"date":"2021-06-21T10:37:13","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T18:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glenandpaula.com\/wordpress\/?p=6626"},"modified":"2021-06-21T10:43:52","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T18:43:52","slug":"the-summer-reading-project-begin-with-prayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glenandpaula.com\/wordpress\/archives\/2021\/06\/21\/the-summer-reading-project-begin-with-prayer","title":{"rendered":"The Summer Reading Project: Begin With Prayer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Chapter 3 of B.L.E.S.S. is the B \u2014 B<\/strong>egin with prayer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I liked this chapter a lot \u2014 it was full of practical tips and inspiring stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One nugget I especially appreciated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I reached into my computer bag and pulled out my journal and Bible. After spending some time reading and reflecting, my routine was to first write the word \u201cB.L.E.S.S.\u201d and then list the people for whom I would simply pray for a few minutes.

Next, I drew a straight black line across the bottom of the page in my journal, paused, and then listened for God. This is how I\u2019ve learned to pray every day. Drawing that horizontal line became a ritual that transitioned my mind from talking <\/em>to God to listening<\/em> to Him. Often when I listen, nothing comes to mind\u2013but if something or someone does I write it down.<\/p>Dave Ferguson, B.L.E.S.S. pages 35\u201336<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I love how simple that habit is \u2014 just draw a line and listen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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a simple neighbor map \u2014 draw a tic-tac-toe grid, put yourself in the center, and write your neighbors\u2019 names in the squares around you<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Towards the end of the chapter, there is a simple tool called the \u201cWho Is My Neighbor?\u201d map. Just draw a tic-tac-toe grid and put yourself at the center. Now identify the eight people who are closest to you in some context and write their names in the other squares (you could do it for your dorm, for your labmates, or for your teammates). Voila \u2014 you now have a prayer list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So far I\u2019m loving this book. It is Biblical, practical, and easy to read!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonus: the chapter also contained this banger quote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do not have your concert first, and then tune your instrument afterwards. Begin the day with the Word of God and prayer, and get first of all into harmony with Him.<\/p>Hudson Taylor<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc40 \u2014 that\u2019s good!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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