SOUND BITES: Something to chew on that is good for the soul™: THREE DIMENSIONS OF PRAYER

Friday, May 27, 2011

THREE DIMENSIONS OF PRAYER

Before we utter a word, the Spirit puts in our heart desire to communicate with the Source of our being. God has given us life and love. In prayer we gratefully receive these gifts. …

In the second dimension of prayer we respond. In distress we call out for help and in gratitude offer our thanksgiving. Receiving divine love, we return our praise. We confess our sin and make petition. …

The third dimension of prayer is intimate communion. The love and grace of the Holy One draws us into the embrace of pure love. … God desires to give the gift of contemplation.

-- J. David Muyskens in Forty Days to a Closer Walk with God, © 2006, Published by Upper Room Books. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission.

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Derek MaulMay 27, 2011 at 11:08 AM
i like the "Sound Bites" concept.
Sometimes I get wordy. Your approach is more manageable!
Peace - DEREK
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By Rev. David T. Wilkinson

Over the years I have collected quotes that pertain to the Christian faith and life in general. As I have read or studied what others have written, I have been struck by the profound thought that is captured in their few short words. These quotes have been shared through SOUND BITES Ministry, a free, five-day-a-week, inspirational e-mail ministry, and now are shared through this blog as well. You will also find us on Facebook by clicking SOUND BITES Ministry on Facebook.

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How SOUND BITES came to be

During Lent 1999 God prompted me to think about a new idea as to how I might share these quotes with a broader audience. At the same time, our family was experiencing the first anniversary of the death of our son, Dustin, who died at the age of sixteen from a brain tumor. So, beginning on that anniversary, March 29, 1999 I began an e-mail ministry in memory of Dustin that I call SOUND BITES: Something to chew on that is good for the soul™. Five days a week, Monday through Friday, I share one of these quotes with subscribers. Hopefully recipients find something of faith and life to think about and chew on, which feeds their soul and helps them grow spiritually. Since its inception, over 5300 daily quotes have been sent out. The subscriber list continues to grow numerically and geographically with subscribers in every state in the U.S., and also in Canada, Mexico, and numerous other countries around the world. Currently close to 1500 subscribers receive SOUND BITES directly via e-mail and many others second hand. Now through Facebook, Twitter and this blog the outreach is expanded even more. A number of years ago we had folks share how GOD has used our SOUND BITES Ministry™ to minister them. To read their comments click 13th Anniversary Comments.

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