The Leader that Prays

Want a clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comPrayer 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 DaysPath for Growth One-on-One CoachingDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin Path for Growth on Instagram for more content. Not sure where to start? Describe what’s happening in your business or team, then explore 400+ practical resources to help you take the next right step: resources.pathforgrowth.com