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The Leader that Prays

Prayer isn’t just something we do because we should, it’s a vital practice for healthy leaders to commit to. In this episode, Alex shares a sermon he gave at Cornerstone Church about the fundamentals and framework of prayer. He explains why it’s so import

An episode of the Path for Growth podcast, hosted by Path for Growth, titled "The Leader that Prays" was published on January 16, 2024 and runs 47 minutes.

January 16, 2024 ·47m · Path for Growth

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Prayer isn’t just something we do because we should, it’s a vital practice for healthy leaders to commit to. In this episode, Alex shares a sermon he gave at Cornerstone Church about the fundamentals and framework of prayer. He explains why it’s so important to practice prayer like a professional, and he gives a helpful acronym you can use when you pray.  Healthy leaders need a vibrant, flourishing prayer life (0:55) Are you focused on the outcome or the practice? (4:38)  When a professional practices, they are relentlessly focused on the fundamentals (9:38) Jesus gave the fundamentals and framework for exactly how we should pray (12:02) Practice prayer in a way that’s personal; it shouldn’t be performative (13:54) Practice prayer in a way that's simple; it’s a conversation (17:05) Practice prayer in a way that’s relational; this is a give and take (18:55) Practice prayer in a way that’s biblical (22:29) Focus on the acronym ACTS (26:12) Adoration: Immerse yourself in the glory of who God is (27:07) Confession: Acknowledge where you’ve messed up and receive His forgiveness (30:38) Thanksgiving: Remember all the prayers God has already answered (34:52) Supplication: Imagine a future that doesn’t exist yet, and then act like it does (39:08) Prayer is always there (41:58) Resources: Try the Path for Growth Community Coaching for Free for 14 Days Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching Download the Free Reading Guide Join Path for Growth on Instagram for more content.

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Prayer isn’t just something we do because we should, it’s a vital practice for healthy leaders to commit to. In this episode, Alex shares a sermon he gave at Cornerstone Church about the fundamentals and framework of prayer. He explains why it’s so important to practice prayer like a professional, and he gives a helpful acronym you can use when you pray. 


  • Healthy leaders need a vibrant, flourishing prayer life (0:55)
  • Are you focused on the outcome or the practice? (4:38) 
  • When a professional practices, they are relentlessly focused on the fundamentals (9:38)
  • Jesus gave the fundamentals and framework for exactly how we should pray (12:02)
  • Practice prayer in a way that’s personal; it shouldn’t be performative (13:54)
  • Practice prayer in a way that's simple; it’s a conversation (17:05)
  • Practice prayer in a way that’s relational; this is a give and take (18:55)
  • Practice prayer in a way that’s biblical (22:29)
  • Focus on the acronym ACTS (26:12)
  • Adoration: Immerse yourself in the glory of who God is (27:07)
  • Confession: Acknowledge where you’ve messed up and receive His forgiveness (30:38)
  • Thanksgiving: Remember all the prayers God has already answered (34:52)
  • Supplication: Imagine a future that doesn’t exist yet, and then act like it does (39:08)
  • Prayer is always there (41:58)


Resources:

Try the Path for Growth Community Coaching for Free for 14 Days

Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching

Download the Free Reading Guide


Join Path for Growth on Instagram for more content.


If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

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