The Time Is Now - Developing A Lifestyle Of Prayer

stressedenough. If you are not already planning to work through this study as part of a study group or a partnership, please seriously consider finding at least one other person who will complete tl1e first seven lessons, or more, with you. Even if you simply meet periodically to share new thoughts and new steps you're taking, you will be able to encourage each other to put God's Word into action in your lives. For practical principles that will help you create a safe, growth-producing environment in your group or partnership, see Lesson 10, "Account­ ability that Works." Respect for Each Person's God-Given Design Finally, keep in mind that, while prayer is a discipline God wishes everyone to cultivate, some of the specific techniques proposed in this book will work for some people better than for oth­ ers. Along the way, you will find suggested alternatives that may fit your personal preferences and schedule better than others. Lesson 5, "Gifting and Approaches to Praye1;" will help you understand these differences and how to make the most of your unique qualities in your prayer life.