prayer, Tozer Tuesdays
Another edition of Tozer Tuesdays, prayers from his book The Pursuit of God
They have profoundly impacted me and I hope they challenge and move you as you pray them too.
Lord, make me childlike. Deliver me from the urge to compete with another for place or prestige or position. I would be simple and artless as a little child. Deliver me from pose and pretense. Forgive me for thinking of myself. Help me to forget myself and find my true peace in beholding Thee. That Thou may answer this prayer I humble myself before Thee. Lay upon me Thy easy yoke of self-forgetfulness that though it I may find rest.
Amen
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Giveaway
Hey friends!
A couple of weeks ago, I made a list of some of my favorite things. At the top of that list was this book, The Pursuit of God, by A.W. Tozer. It has had a massive impact on my walk with Jesus. It’s caused me to see God, prayer, and my life in such a different way. I read much of this book on my knees and in tears. I only wish I would have found it 10 years before I did!
Well, today I want to give one of you a copy. I know it will be a huge blessing to you as you read it!
All you have to do is leave a comment below with the name of a book (besides the Bible) that’s had a major impact on you, and click that retweet button on the left.
On Friday, my son and I will randomly draw a winner (like we did here) and we’ll announce the winner here on the blog. You may want to subscribe to the blog so that you don’t miss it if you’re the winner.
You’re going to love the book and I’ll be praying that it’s a major blessing to you!
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life
On Sunday mornings, my pastor has been going through a series called “My Favorite Things”. I’ve really been enjoying it and thought I’d share some of my favorite things right here. They’re in no particular order, just sort of shot-gunned on here.
Enjoy!
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The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer. My all time favorite nonfiction book. (Yes, the Bible is my favorite book.) I thought this would be a quick read based on the size but I ended up reading most of it on my knees and in tears. It changed the way I thought about God and kindled a deeper passion for prayer.
I even wrote a series of blog posts containing prayers from the book.
*****
Ralph Vaughan Williams’ music. I could listen to his music all day (and sometimes I do). It’s incredibly peaceful/pastoral and has a way of conjuring up images of wind-swept fields and golden sunsets in my mind.
I really like to read while listening to Williams too.
Here’s one of his most famous pieces, The Lark Ascending.
*****
Luigi’s. This little family owned restaurant in my hometown of Kenosha, Wisconsin has the best pasta dishes anywhere!
My first real job was at Luigi’s. I can still hear the old ladies yelling at me in Italian and me not understanding a word.
When I first moved away from home I would have dreams of being back at Luigi’s. If you’re ever in Kenosha, check them out.
*****
Braveheart. I don’t know what it is about this movie, but it makes me want to take up a cause, any cause, and fight to the bloody death for it.
There’s just something about the passionate fight for freedom that gets me.
This scene still stirs me after all these years.
*****
Fresh baked brownies. As hard as I try to exercise restraint when these things come out of the oven, I just can’t resist. My milk is poured and my hand is out.
I’ve been know to eat an entire row by myself before they’re completely cooled.
Brownies the next day? Feh…
*****
Ireland. Here’s a place that’s been stuck in my heart for years. When I’m there, I feel at home. When I’m not there, I wish I were.
God put this country on my heart several years ago and I’ve taken many trips there and made some wonderful friends.
You can find out more info about what I do there here.
*****
My boys. I love my boys. They make me laugh, they’re fun to be with, they’re creative, they’re really smart, and I just love them a whole lot!
People get surprised when I tell them I really don’t have any serious hobbies. I figure I’ll have time for hobbies when my boys grow up and move out. Until then, I just like to hang out with them.
*****
My insanely beautiful wife. Easily my very best friend. She’s pretty, smart, great with the kids, a wonderful worship leader, and a terrific cook. She’s the total package when it comes to awesome wives and I love her tons.
We’ve been married over 18 years and it feels like we’re just getting started.
*****
The Healing Light/The Healing Rock. These two internet radio stations play old Christian rock from the 80’s and 90’s.
It’s so much fun to listen to because it reminds me of some really good times when I was younger.
I know this one makes me look old. I don’t care. It’s one of my favorite things!
*****
Those are just a few of my favorite things (and people). What are some of yours?
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Christ Following, prayer
Another edition of Tozer Tuesdays, prayers from his book The Pursuit of God They have profoundly impacted me and I hope they challenge and move you as you pray them too.
O God, be Thou exalted over my possessions. Nothing of earth’s treasures shall seem dear unto me if only Thou art glorified in my life. Be Thou exalted over my friendships. I am determined that Thou shalt be above all, though I must stand deserted and alone in the midst of the earth. Be Thou exalted over my comforts. Though it mean the loss of bodily comforts and the carrying of heavy crosses, I shall keep my vow made this day before Thee. Be Thou exalted over my reputation. Make me ambitious to please Thee even if as a result I must sink into obscurity and my name be forgotten as a dream. Rise, O Lord, into Thy proper place of honor, above my ambitions, above my likes and dislikes, above my family, my health and even my life itself. Let me sink that Thou mayest rise above. Ride forth upon me as Thou didst ride into Jerusalem mounted upon the humble little beast, a colt, the foal of an ass, and let me hear the children cry to Thee, “Hosanna in the highest.”
Amen
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