Study, Pray, and Rest with Deanna Mason

#16 The Way of Prayer: Observing Jesus' Prayer Life

Does setting aside time to pray feel more like religion and legalism to you? Do you feel like your relationship with God feels more authentic and natural when you're talking with God throughout your day rather than praying at a particular set time daily? There's merit to this. If we study the ways of the Pharisees - who prayed at the same time three times a day - we see Jesus addressing their religious ways in correction. What were they doing so wrong that incited rebuke from Jesus, and what was Jesus doing so right that his disciples requested, "Lord, teach us to pray."? In this episode, we'll explore the ways of praying Jesus demonstrated as documented by Luke in his gospel, and observe how he communed with his Father... ... because if Jesus' ways were different than the religious routines of the Pharisees - relational instead of legalistic - I'd ask him to teach me to pray too. BLOG: Finding Your "Certain Place" for Prayer [https://deannamason.com/finding-your-certain-place-for-prayer/] Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@studyprayrest [https://www.instagram.com/studyprayrest/]

#15 The Way of Prayer: 6 Simple Ways to Make Time for Prayer

If spending time in prayer is challenging for you, allow me to share six ways to enjoy prayer every single day. Join the November Prayer Practice with Study, Pray, and Rest by clicking here. [https://deannamason.com/the-prayer-practice-registration-page/] ⁠⁠Join the Study, Pray, & Rest Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/studyprayrestwithdeanna] Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@studyprayrest [https://www.instagram.com/studyprayrest/]

#14 How to Forgive When it's Hard with Chanda Stegall

In this fourth and final episode of the Forgiveness Series, I'm talking with Bible Teacher and Small Group Facilitator Chanda Stegall about the unique challenges surrounding the forgiveness and possible reconciliation of a close loved one after a breach in the relationship. In our current cancel culture, it doesn't take much for us to cut someone off who has hurt us even a little bit (if you've ever had a social media comment thread fight with someone, you know how fast things can get out of hand) - let alone when the sin or offense is significant and runs deep. What is Jesus' expectations of us in regard to the reconciliation of relationships he desires to keep together? Must we stay in proximity with someone who has sinned against us? Is it OK to end the relationship? Or is God calling us to do more? Chanda and I talk about it all, and you're invited to listen in. ENROLL in the Study, Pray, & Rest Bible Study on Forgiveness by clicking the link below: ⁠⁠⁠Forgiveness Bible Study⁠ [https://deannamason.com/forgiveness-bible-study-enroll/]⁠⁠ ⁠Join the Study, Pray, & Rest Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/studyprayrestwithdeanna] Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@studyprayrest [https://www.instagram.com/studyprayrest/]

#13 The Difference Between Forgiveness, Healing, and Reconciliation with Dominique Young

Forgiveness may be a one-time extension of grace towards sin or offense, but there is definitely much more to it. Many times, we carry pain long after we've forgiven someone. And sometimes we make forgiveness and relational reconciliation synonymous. Are our hearts truly aligned with forgiveness if pain or an unreconciled relationship are still there? In this episode, Bible Teacher and Co-Founder of Faith Family Dominique Young is explaining the differences between forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation so that we can identify where we are in our forgiveness journey and allow God to continue to give us hearts like love like Jesus in this area. ENROLL in the Study, Pray, & Rest Bible Study on Forgiveness by clicking the link below: ⁠⁠Forgiveness Bible Study [https://deannamason.com/forgiveness-bible-study-enroll/]⁠⁠ Join the Study, Pray, & Rest Facebook Group⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/studyprayrestwithdeanna] Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠@studyprayrest [https://www.instagram.com/studyprayrest/]

#12 Six Myths of Forgiveness

I can think of a handful of very painful situations in my life that I still have an emotional reaction to in specific scenarios. There have been times when I felt just as angry (years later) as when the wound was fresher. I'd pray to God and say, "God, I thought I'd forgiven them. Why do I still feel this way?" God was faithful to hear my cry and has given me answers to help me navigate my forgiveness toward my offender and the pain I still carry today. In this second episode of the Study, Pray, and Rest Podcast Forgiveness Series, I'm sharing six myths of forgiveness - things that you may believe about your ability to forgive or be forgiven (and maybe have convinced yourself you're not as merciful as you should be). You may be a lot further along than you think. ENROLL in the Study, Pray, & Rest Bible Study on Forgiveness by clicking the link below: ⁠⁠Forgiveness Bible Study⁠⁠ [https://deannamason.com/forgiveness-bible-study-enroll/] ⁠⁠Join the Study, Pray, & Rest Facebook Group⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/studyprayrestwithdeanna] Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠@studyprayrest [https://www.instagram.com/studyprayrest/]