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God, please go get my dad. |
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That's what Noah M. Peterson would pray as he drove to visit his ailing father. Envisioning Jesus' story of the shepherd who leaves the 99 sheep to find the lost one, Peterson asked the Lord to rescue his father.
"I wanted so badly for him to experience the healing I’ve experienced since knowing Jesus," Peterson wrote at CT, "not just for his physical ailments but for his soul-level ones."
Peterson's father eventually gave his life to Christ—an answer to prayer.
Right?
In "God is wise and all-knowing. Still he invites us to pray," Peterson ponders the purpose of petitionary prayer. Perhaps, he considers, part of the point is participation—through prayer, we get to be part of what God is doing in the world.
Whether we fully understand the reason to bring our requests to God, we can know this for sure: God invites us to come to him with our every need. And as we do so, may we find that our love for him and his ways increases. |
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If you’ve experienced grief, burnout, or mental illness, your spiritual life can feel limited as a result — but it doesn’t have to be this way. In her new book, In the Company of the Weary, author Becky L. McCoy invites you to step away from the exhaustion of trying to do spirituality the "right" way and instead embrace gentle ancient practices. Along the way, you’ll find that God meets you right where you are. |
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This book offers a fresh perspective on spiritual disciplines, which are referred to as contemplative practices throughout the book. Through honest, personal essays, you’ll explore spiritual practices within the context of topics often untouched by the church and discover a way to connect with God regardless of any emotional, mental, or physical limitations you’re experiencing. Honor your limitations, nourish your soul, and unlock a gentle way of practicing your faith — pick up your copy today. |
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