News The A, B, C’s of Masculine Prayer
regular guys how to pray. He didn’t mention singing, crying, or having to bow on your knees.
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Jesus taught a group of 12
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O
ver 2,000 years ago, Jesus
nothing of having to cry, sob, or look
taught a group of 12 regular
outwardly helpless. On the contrary, he told
guys how to pray. He didn’t
them that, “Men ought to always pray, and not
mention singing. He didn’t bow
faint.” [Luke 18:1-8], suggesting that prayer is
on his knees. He brought up
an alternative to human frailty and weakness.
So what hinders men today from a life of fervent prayer?
God made you different, and won’t make you feel bad for
Stronghold 1: God doesn’t identify with men
One of the greatest upsets of modern
being that way.
created He him. Male and female created He
Christianity is how we’ve made it look as
them” [Genesis 1:27]. God made you nd?
though God frowns upon manhood. The
different, and won’t make you feel bad for
scripture disagrees. It says, “God created
being that way. Talk to Him about being
man in his own image. In the image of God
tempted to cheat on your wife. Go to Him
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about wanting to go on a 10 day fishing trip. Not only will He understand, He’ll show you
Stronghold 2: You have to be an orator
Too often, prayer seems like a job for
how to manage those desires the right way.
Men don’t think God identifies with them. As a result they don’t pray. clear that prayers don’t have to be long at all
professional speakers like pastors, or, women
[Matthew 6:7]. He looked down upon anything
who tend to be more verbal than guys. But
that made it difficult for everyday people to
this isn’t true. In fact, Jesus made it more than
come to God [Matthew 23:13].
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Stronghold 3: Prayer makes you soft
Often, we guys hate the idea of asking
scriptures shows us a very different view.
for help, and prayer, well that’s the ultimate
Prophets as well as other key people used
sign of having to do so. But a look through the
prayer to obtain what the covenant said was
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already theirs, not as a hopeless cry for
at your beck and call. In Part 3, we’ll look at
assistance.
God’s template for masculine prayer, so you
Don’t allow the enemy to keep you from
can begin employing it in your day to day life.
prayer another day. Get the forces of Heaven
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Too often, prayer seems like a job for professional speakers.
Our next men’s meeting is on Friday, June 14th at 7:00 P.M. Our Commissioning Ceremony will be held the Sunday after Father’s Day May 23rd after second service.
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Q:
I’ve heard it’s a sin to even look at a woman. Is that true?
A: The bible does not say so! It’s perfectly fine
with, it would be legalistic and cruel for God to make such a law. Lust however is forbidden.
to see and notice an attractive woman. With
Jesus said, “Whoever looks on a woman to
all of the women we have to come in contact
lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.” [Matthew 5:28] The
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word, “lust” here means evil intent,
Don’t allow Satan to enforce upon you
covetousness, or wrong desire. So that would
something God didn’t say. His laws are meant
automatically prohibit pornography or staring
for our safety and wellbeing, not a means to
at certain parts of a woman’s body, however it
control and make us miserable [1 John 5:3].
certainly doesn’t mean not to look at women
As you purify your heart from lust, you’ll begin
at all. God simply wants to keep you free from
to appreciate women as a whole, not as mere
the bondage that lust really is [James 1:15].
physical objects. As a result, your interactions with them will be that much more successful.
If you have a question pertaining to manhood that you would like to submit to the Pastor, to be answered here in our monthly Q and A, segment E Mail us at Gmen@mobcc.com
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hether it’s providing for our loved ones, leading in our community, or just thriving
to be a man by God’s standard, life can put a lot on us as guys. Cavetime may have a solution. In it, author Dr. Jeff Voth reviews the great hunger we all have as men, for the God who created us. He reviews 5 stones that he
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believes, creates the Cavetime experience between man and God.
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Stone 1, - Showing up Stone 2, - Worshiping Stone 3, - Praying Stone 4, - Hearing Stone 5, - Discipleship
Each of which is critical if men are to pull
organization dedicated to kindling a fire in the
away from life regularly, and be invigorated by
hearts of men, for a deeper connection with
God’s presence. Author, Dr. Jeff Voth is the
God, that doesn’t compromise their
founder and president of Cavetime, an
masculinity.
Bulletins Commissioned men are asked to arrive at 9:30 A.M. on Sunday June 23rd for ceremony briefing. Email Gmen@mobc.org for details. If you’re a commissioned man and are interested in participating in our ceremony, contact Jamiel Cotman at 804-833-7628. If you’re interested in undergoing the commissioning process for the 2013-2014 cycle, email us at Gmen@mobc.org.
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Scripture
Deuteronomy 32:31
CEB
But, no, their rocks can’t compare to our rock! Our enemies are completely stupid. [a]
Thought Great men have purpose. Average men have goals. Lazy men have fantasies.
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