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Summary:
In this episode, Cynthia interviews Ryan Skoog, leader of Venture and co-author of the book Lead With Prayer. They discuss some of the biblical characters, including Jesus, who demonstrated what it meant to live a life of prayer and some verses that are key to understanding the importance of prayer. They also talk about some practical ways disciple-makers can deepen their prayer life.
www.leadwithprayer.com
Key Points from this episode:
- There are many books on leadership, the life of leaders down to what they eat, etc. but not many books on the prayer lives of leaders
- Verse in Samuel, God forbid that I should sin by failing to pray for you. For leaders not to pray, God calls it sin. We are held to a higher standard.
- You can’t multiply zero. We must be praying as leaders, not just delegating prayer to others.
- 2 similarities in the prayer lives of leaders. Fast and slow prayers, short prayers that help us practice the presence of God, and longer more extended times of prayer.
- Jesus prayed more the bigger his ministry grew. He was a “withdraw away and prayer” person. It was His identity, not something He did.
- Do the simple things, like praying the Lost and Saved list, intentionally reaching out to neighbors etc.
- Prayer is friendship first. “Wasting time with God” as you would with a friend. No agenda, just time with Him.
- Find out what is on God’s prayer list, not just praying through your own.
- Find a way to like prayer. This happens the more you do it.
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Links Mentioned in This Episode:
Order The Multiplier’s Mindset Book
Getting Started in Disciple Making Movements Course
