Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:17
We believe fully devoted followers of Jesus grow spiritually through prayer.
Growth Suggestions and Opportunities
- Find a prayer partner
- Read a book on prayer
- Journal your prayers
- Participate in a small group
- Commit to pray for Atonement’s ministries
- Take a walk and pray for your neighbors
- Talk to God each night with your family
Resources
*Prayer, Philip Yancey
*Sacred Rhythms, Ruth Haley Barton
Praying with the Church, Scott McKnight
Help, Thanks, Wow, Anne Lamott
*Surrender to Love, Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality, David Benner
Daily Devotional, Richard Rohr (link to website where you can sign up to receive a daily email)
Devotional App – DVO (free downloadable app for your mobile device)
A Guide to Prayer for all God’s People, Norman Shawchuck and Rueben Philip Job
Six Sacred Rules for Families, Tim Muldoon and Sue Muldoon
*Also good as a small group resource NOTE: links for books will take you to Amazon in a separate tab in your browser