Ep. #010 - Creative Praying

What if prayer wasn't something you simply “did” for a few minutes every morning—but an ongoing adventure with God throughout your entire day?Prayer doesn't have to sound the same every time.You don't have to pray in the King's English or on your knees.And you certainly don't have to pray exactly like everyone else.In Episode 10 of the Bold as a Lion Prayer Podcast, Pastor Danny J. Pankey and Tom Henry discuss Creative Praying—learning to break out of traditional prayer routines and discover new, personal, biblical ways of communicating with your Heavenly Father.Pastor Danny shares how an old missionary forever changed the way he thought about prayer simply by beginning his prayers:“Lord, this is E.J.”It wasn't fancy or religious - it was personal.And that's at the heart of this episode.What You'll Discover in This EpisodePastor Danny and Tom discuss practical ways to get outside the traditional “prayer box,” including:Prayer Flights; Prayer Walks; Prayer Drives; Prayer Circles; Prayer Journaling; andPraying Through Your Gifts.Pray Without Ceasing — Learning not to “hang up the phone” with God, but to keep the conversation going throughout the day.THE STORY BEHIND THE PRAYER FLIGHTSPastor Danny also tells the remarkable story of how his prayer flights began. The point isn't the airplane, it is allowing God to challenge us to pray outside the box. SEE YOUR COMMUNITY THROUGH GOD'S EYESTom also shares what happened during a recent prayer drive through the community. Instead of simply passing familiar buildings and neighborhoods, the group prayed: “Lord, show us what You see.”Suddenly familiar streets looked different.“Lord, what do You want me to pray for?”You may be surprised by what He begins showing you.DRAW THE CIRCLEThe conversation also explores the idea of prayer circles and the famous story associated with evangelist Gypsy Smith.Before asking God to change everyone else…“Lord, begin with me.”WHY KEEP A PRAYER JOURNAL?Pastor Danny admits journaling has become an important part of his prayer life because it provides:A record of prayers.A record of answers.A record of miracles.A record of struggles.A record of lessons.And a record of God's faithfulness. THE CHALLENGEThis week, try something different.You don't need an airplane, a microphone or even perfect words.Take a prayer walk, a prayer drive, start a prayer journal or any number of creative things you think of today. But above all...Pray boldly.Pray creatively.And be Bold as a Lion.EMAIL USWe want to pray with you!Send us your prayer requests, testimonies, questions about prayer, or even your own ideas for creative praying.Pastor Danny J. Pankey📧 [email protected] Henry📧 [email protected] US SPREAD THE MESSAGEPlease don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW, COMMENT & SHARE