The Time Is Now - Developing A Lifestyle Of Prayer

does each passage demonstrate the value of each personality trait in ones relationship with God?

A. Optimistic vs. Solemn. An optimistic person mayfill hisjJraye1:, with praise and gratitude, while missing out on inte1wssion for those who are depressed or discour­ aged. A more solemn personality i, likely to enjoy authentic expression of difficult emo­ tions b�fore God, but need, aL,o to learn to climb to the heights ofjoy.

1 Chronicles29:16

Bzra9:6

B. Assertive vs. Submissive. 77Je assertive pray-er is always ready to step out with decisive action, but can run ahead qfGod. J7Je submissive pray-er seeks Gods will careful�y and obediently, but must also learn when to be assertive and proactive.

1 Kings 18:36-38

Matthew26:39

C. Subjective vs. Objective. All of us are thinking andfeeling beings created in the image of a thinking and feeling God. Feeling-oriented (sul�jective) people tend to emphasize the importance of emotion and faith-conviction in their relationshijJ with God. J7Jese people need to consider o�jective facts while praying ove1· important deci­ sions. Fact-oriented (o�jective) people tend to appeal to the intellectual aspect of their relationsbijJ with God 77Jese believe1·s need also to give credence to the influence of the hearts emotions.

Psalm 139:19-22