{"product_id":"praying-like-jesus-the-lords-prayer-in-a-culture-of-prosperity","title":"Praying Like Jesus: The Lord's Prayer in a Culture of Prosperity","description":"Jabez got it wrong.\nPraying is a central practice of spiritual life. Through prayer we turn our hearts and minds from our limited perspectives and concerns and begin to discern the divine will for the world. James Mulholland believes the self-correcting nature of prayer is being distorted by a culture of prosperity, which has refashioned prayer in its own image, making books such as The Prayer of Jabez huge bestsellers.\nPrayer today bears little resemblance to the kind Jesus taught. For many, it has become a means of personal success and material gain, taking the form of a shopping list rather than a transforming spiritual discipline. Mulholland warns that we have forgotten the true purpose of prayer: He believes, \"The point of prayer is not to tell God what you want, but to hear what you need. It is not approaching God with our demands, but listening for God's commands. It is not seeking our will, but learning to discern God's will. This is so important to understand in a culture that caters to our every whim. Prayer isn't about me. It is about God.\"\nJesus understood the nature of prayer and taught his disciples to pray the beloved Lord's Prayer. Offering a fresh and compelling reading of this \"Prayer of Jesus,\" Mulholland calls us back to the true essence of prayer. He shows how authentic prayer will lead us away from the self-interest of the prevailing culture of greed and move us toward the compassion, sacrifice, and love that are the hallmarks of the kingdom of God.\nPraying Like Jesus is an invitation to rediscover the life we are called to as Christians'a vow to transform our culture and world. The early Christians prayed like Jesus and were legendary for their acts of compassion and service. Mulholland believes this can and should be the commitment of Christians today.\nOur Father, who art in heaven,\nHallowed be thy name.\nThy kingdom come, thy will be done\nOn earth as it is in heaven.\nGive us this day our daily bread.\nForgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.\nLead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.\nFor thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0060011564\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0060011564.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Mulholland, James\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932697084081,"sku":"RDV.0060011564.VG","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0060011564-0.jpg?v=1789503731","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/praying-like-jesus-the-lords-prayer-in-a-culture-of-prosperity","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}