Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Face to Face: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship - Boa, Kenneth D. Review & Synopsis

 Synopsis

Face to Face books guide you into richer, more effective devotional times. Dr. Kenneth Boa's personalized adaptations of Scripture turn Bible passages into prayers that bring you face to face and heart to heart with God. In Face to Face: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship, select Scripture verses become personal prayers of intimacy and adoration that allow you to express your heart more fully to God.

Review

Ken Boa (PhD, New York University; DPhil, University of Oxford) is the president of Reflections Ministries and Trinity House Publishers. His recent publications include Conformed to His Image, Face to Face, Pursuing Wisdom, The Art of Living Well, Wisdom at Work, Living What You Believe, and Sacred Readings.PART ONE Morning Affirmations Submitting to God I submit myself and my life to you, O God: In view of Your mercy, O God, may I present my body as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to You, which is my reasonable service. May I not be conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of my mind, that I may prove that Your will is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) Adoration and Thanksgiving For who You are and what you have done, accept my praise, O Lord:

I will exalt You, my God and King;

I will bless Your name for ever and ever.

Every day I will bless You,

And I will praise Your name for ever and ever.

Great are You, Lord, and most worthy of praise;

Your greatness is unsearchable.

One generation shall praise Your works to another

And shall declare Your mighty acts.

I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty

And on Your wonderful works.

Many shall speak of the might of Your awesome works,

And I will proclaim Your great deeds.

I will express the memory of Your abundant goodness

And joyfully sing of Your righteousness.

You, O Lord, are gracious and compassionate,

Slow to anger, and great in lovingkindness.

You are good to all,

And Your tender mercies are over all Your works. (Psalm 145:1-9) For who You are and for what You have done, accept my thanks, O Lord:

Blessed are You, O Lord,

For You have heard the voice of my prayers.

You are my strength and my shield;

My heart trusts in You, and I am helped.

My heart greatly rejoices,

And I will give thanks to You in song. (Psalm 28:6-7) Examination Holy Spirit, search my heart and reveal to me any unconfessed sin you find in me:

Search me, O God, and know my heart;

Test me and know my anxious thoughts.

See if there is any offensive way in me,

And lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24) Lord, I thank you for the forgiveness you promised when you said:

"Come now, let us reason together:

Though your sins are like scarlet,

They shall be as white as snow;

Though they are red as crimson,

They shall be like wool." (Isaiah 1:18) My Identity in Christ I rejoice, Lord Jesus, in the identity I have in You: I have been crucified with You and it is no longer I who live, but You who live in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in You, the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Yourself up for me. (Galatians 2:20) I have forgiveness from the penalty of sin because You died for me: But You, O God, demonstrate Your own love for us in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) I have freedom from the power of sin because I died with You: In You, O Christ, I was circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by Your circumcision, having been buried with You in baptism and raised with You through faith in the working of God, who raised You from the dead. (Colossians 2:11-12) I have fulfillment for this day because You live in me: I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always You, Jesus Christ, will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live in You, Jesus Christ, means everything and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:20-21) By faith, I will allow You, O Christ, to manifest Your life through me: Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in You and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of You. (2 Corinthians 2:14) Filling of the Spirit Holy Spirit, control me and fill me today: I was once darkness, but now I am light in You, O Lord. May I walk as a child of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), learning what is pleasing to You. (Ephesians 5:18) As I walk in You, O Spirit, I will not fulfill the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to You, and You, Holy Spirit, desire what is contrary to the flesh; for you oppose each other, so that I may not do the things that I wish. But if I am led by You, I am not under the law. (Galatians 5:16) Since I live in You, Spirit, may I also walk in You. (Galatians 5:25) Fruit of the Spirit Holy Spirit, may your fruit grow in me: But Your fruit, O Holy Spirit, is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control; against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:19-23) I want to glorify the Father by bearing much fruit and so prove to be Christ's disciple. (John 15:8) Purpose of My Life O Lord, may your purpose be fulfilled in my life today-to love You completely, to love myself correctly and to love others compassionately: I will seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness. (Matthew 6:33) I want to love You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and with all my soul, and with all my mind, and I want to love my neighbor as myself. (Matthew 22:37, 39) Lord, the love we have from You is patient, it is kind, it does not envy; love does not boast, it is not arrogant, it does not behave rudely; it does not seek its own, it is not easily provoked, it keeps no record of wrongs; it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; it bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

Face to Face: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship

This effective, powerful guide is organized into three months of daily prayers that will teach readers to pray Scripture back to God. Dr. Kenneth Boa's personalized adaptations of Scripture turn Bible passages into prayers that bring you face to face and heart to heart with God. Face to Face: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship offers daily prayers focused on: Adoration Confession Renewal Petition Intercession Affirmation Thanksgiving Closing prayers Face to Face: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship is perfect for those who desire more personal prayers of intimacy and adoration that allow readers to express their hearts more fully to God. Bring richness to your devotional times by connecting Bible reading with personal prayer, and learn to approach both in a new way. Get ready to rediscover the Bible as your most treasured prayer book--guiding you into prayers that are alive, faith-filled, and powerful because they're grounded in God's Word.

This effective, powerful guide is organized into three months of daily prayers that will teach readers to pray Scripture back to God."

Face to Face: Praying the Scriptures for Spiritual Growth

This is a guide for praying Scripture back to God, organized into two parts: a daily growth guide that takes the reader through three months of daily affirmations on the Attributes of God, The Works of God, My Relationship to God, The Character I want to Cultivate, and My Relationships to Others

This is a guide for praying Scripture back to God, organized into two parts: a daily growth guide that takes the reader through three months of daily affirmations on the Attributes of God, The Works of God, My Relationship to God, The ..."

Face to Face

You can pray with confidence that you are praying according to God's will -- when you pray the Scriptures back to God. Dr. Kenneth Boa has selected, adapted, and personalized passages of Scripture to guide and encourage you. Each of these two prayer handbooks offers a different method of prayer. Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship guides you through three months of daily prayers of adoration, confession, renewal, petition, intercession, affirmation, and thanksgiving. Praying the Scriptures for Spiritual Growth provides daily affirmations from God's Word that will "renew your mind" as you focus on the attributes of God, the works of God, your relationship to God, the character you want to cultivate, and your relationships to others. These pocket-sized prayer handbooks will inspire you to a habit of daily prayer -- in words from God's Word.

Dr. Kenneth Boa has selected, adapted, and personalized passages of Scripture to guide and encourage you. Each of these two prayer handbooks offers a different method of prayer."

Handbook to Scripture

The Handbook to Scripture guides you through the big picture of the Bible by providing 365 daily readings and Scripture highlights. Each daily reading has four elements: brief introductory paragraphs, a Scripture reading, a prayer of application that relates to the Scripture text, and one or more meditation verses from the reading. These four elements work together to help you internalize the message of each chapter.

Integrating the Bible into Everyday Life Kenneth D . Boa Kenneth and Karen Boa . Also by Kenneth D . Boa Handbook to Wisdom: Biblical Insights for Everyday Life Face to Face Volume 1: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship Face to ..."

Into His Presence

A theologically grounded treatment of what it means to be close to God Numerous Christian books aim to provide guidance on relationships with God, but few base their conclusions on a biblical theology of intimacy. In this volume, Tim Anderson develops a biblical and holistic portrait of nearness to God, exploring key themes like God's Trinitarian union, the fall, God's fatherhood, marriage imagery, suffering, and our relationship with the Holy Spirit. A concluding chapter examines contemporary Christian songs that address oneness with God and evaluates their theological messages in light of the previous chapters. Into His Presence is a helpful guide for pursuing intimacy with God and distinguishing contemporary cultural understandings of close relationships from those communicated in Scripture.

 Kenneth D . Boa's Face to Face : Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship4 is a very helpful tool. He has categorized Scripture texts that can be used when praying to God according to themes of adoration, confession, renewal, petition, ..."

Precious Stones of Intercession

God’s desire is that every one of his brides be ready for Him to use them for the saving of many lives (Genesis 50:20). We can only be ready for the Master to use us for every good work (2 Timothy 2:20–21) by personally and corporately being cleansed and by faithfully interceding. He is more than able to bring our enemies and strongholds to their knees so they fall but we rise up and stand firm (Psalm 20:6–8). The more God develops you in your prayer life, the more Psalm 55:18 will become true of your life. And with every victory and every defeat, you will increasingly see that He has only begun to show us His greatness and the strength of His hand (Deuteronomy 3:24). In Precious Stones of Intercession, you will find clarity of purpose and strength to endure with: • Stories of churches, leaders, and individuals who have overcome spiritual strongholds with specific, persistent prayer • Examples of how to specifically pray for and over others without ceasing • Inspiration from God’s Word as it continually calls us to walk and talk with Him in prayer • Action steps for churches, leaders, families, and missionaries to practice intercessory prayer.

Some excellent resources are: • Praying God's Word byBeth Moore • Face to Face , Prayingthe Scriptures for Spiritual Growth by Kenneth D . Boa • Face toFace, Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship by Kenneth D . Boa • The Power of the ..."

Handbook to Wisdom, eBook

The Handbook to Wisdom guides you through Scripture, focusing on four key areas: praise, promises, wisdom, and truth. Each daily reading draws you deeper into Scripture through three elements: a thought for the day, Scripture to read, and a short prayer. These elements work together to help you internalize the message of each chapter.

Biblical Insights for Everyday Life Kenneth D . Boa . Also by Kenneth D . Boa Handbook to Scripture : Integrating the Bible into Everyday Life Face to Face Volume 1: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship Face to Face Volume 2: Praying ..."

Forgotten Songs

Christian scholars write to inspire renewed interest in actively praying, reciting, and singing the Psalms in personal and corporate times of worship, citing its biblical basis and historical emphasis.

On praying the Scriptures as a whole, see Kenneth D . Boa , Face to Face : Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997); Donald S. Whitney, SpiritualDisciplinesfor the Christian Life (Colorado Springs: ..."

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The Emotionally Healthy Leader (Pemimpin yang Sehat secara Emosi)

MENJADI PEMIMPIN YANG LEBIH BAIK DIMULAI DARI KEHIDUPAN BATIN YANG TELAH DITRANSFORMASI. · Apakah Anda sudah melakukan pekerjaan dengan sangat baik sebagai pemimpin tetapi tidak melihat ada dampak yang nyata? · Apakah Anda pernah merasa stagnan dan tidak punya kemampuan untuk mengubah lingkungan Anda? · Apakah Anda merasa terlalu kewalahan untuk menikmati hidup dan tidak dapat memilah berbagai tuntutan pekerjaan? Dalam The Emotionally Healthy Leader, penulis buku laris, Peter Scazzero menunjukkan para pemimpin bagaimana mereka dapat mengembangkan dan mengintegrasikan kehidupan batin yang mendalam dengan Kristus dalam kepemimpinan, perencanaan dan pengambilan keputusan, pembentukan tim, menciptakan budaya yang sehat, memengaruhi orang lain, dan banyak lagi. Ia menawarkan sesuatu yang melampaui sekadar perbaikan cepat atau teknik baru, The Emotionally Healthy Leader membahas masalah sampai ke inti, yang berada di bawah permukaan masalah kepemimpinan Kristen yang unik. Buku ini menawarkan sebuah cara baru memandang diri Anda sebagai seorang pemimpin dengan cara memimpin yang telah ditransformasi.

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