{"product_id":"god-shaped-prayer-a-theology-and-practice-of-the-lords-prayer-paperback","title":"God-Shaped Prayer: A Theology and Practice of the Lord's Prayer - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnthony Delgado\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGod-Shaped Prayer: A Theology and Practice of the Lord's Prayer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrayer is incense, delivered by angels before the face of God, pleasing to him. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrayer is the human response to God's being and activity. It is not so much an expression of human desires, though it often is that also. But God has determined the very nature of prayer-its functions, contents, and even its power. \u003ci\u003eGod-Shaped Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e helps readers understand and appreciate the concept of prayer in its biblical-theological scope. As with God's own nature, prayer is ordered, Christ-centered, and sustained by the Spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod-Shaped Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e is an exposition of the Lord's Prayer framed in the popular ACTS (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) model of prayer. It combines practical guidance with biblical study and theology. It challenges Christians to abandon shallow, self-centered prayers and to pray with the saints throughout history, prayers that reflect God's holiness, covenant love, and the purposes of his Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGod-centered prayer (Adoration)\u003c\/b\u003e: Prayer begins with God, not us. Adoration directs our attention to God's holiness, fatherhood, and kingship so that every prayer is an act of reverence and praise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMan-reflective prayer (Confession)\u003c\/b\u003e: When we see God's holiness, we see our own sin clearly. Prayer facilitates repentance, honesty, and the reception of God's grace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChristocentric prayer (Thanksgiving)\u003c\/b\u003e: Christian gratitude flows from Christ's saving work and covenant promises. Christ-centered thanksgiving parallels the church's Eucharistic prayers, so that our everyday devotion aligns with corporate worship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGod-inspired asking (Supplication)\u003c\/b\u003e: Asking of God is about aligning our desires with God's, not bending his will to ours. Supplicatory prayers reflect the heart of God, to see his Kingdom purposes be accomplished in our lives, relationships, the church, and the world. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbove all, \u003ci\u003eGod-Shaped Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes Christ as the Mediator of prayer. Our prayers are not effective because of eloquence, persistence, or personal strength but because Christ has risen from the dead, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and intercedes continually for his people. \u003ci\u003eGod-Shaped Prayer \u003c\/i\u003ereminds us that every prayer offered in Christ ascends like incense before the throne of God and is heard and answered according to his will.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: God-Shaped Prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdoration: God-Centered Prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfession: Man-Reflective Prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanksgiving: Christocentric Prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplication: God-Inspired Asking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion: A Rule of Prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue: The Jesus Prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Supplicatory Prayers for the Church\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47649493319901,"sku":"9798988878063","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/2DR_5bajgE9798988878063.webp?v=1773882949","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/god-shaped-prayer-a-theology-and-practice-of-the-lords-prayer-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}