Intentional Faith
Aligning Your Life with the Heart of God
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4.8 • 8 Ratings
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
Megachurch pastor Allen Jackson invites readers on a 100-day adventure of experiencing God through ten biblical practices that will reignite their faith and transform their lives.
Many Christians experience low points in their faith, times when their spiritual lives have grown cold, stagnant, or routine. They feel frustrated and desperate to reconnect with God. Yet encouragement alone is not enough. We need God's power to bring transformation, and we need specific tools and a focused intent to know the Lord. Drawing upon years of pastoral ministry and his own experience, Allen Jackson has developed a 100-day plan to reinvigorate a believer's life, organized around ten declarations of intent, including:
I Intend to Grow Spiritually,I Intend to Read the GospelsI Intend to Pray DailyI Intend to Honor God in My Home, andI Intend to Work with Integrity.
A simple investment of twenty minutes a day will create an unstoppable momentum in readers' lives. Their hearts are opened to new possibilities with God where his purposes unfold and where the fruit of his rewards are found.
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Jackson (Standing Firm), senior pastor of the World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn., provides Christian readers with 10 declarations to achieve spiritual growth and a deeper connection with God. He explains that "authentic intent is expressed with action," and includes a 100-day faith plan to help readers develop a more intentional faith, including guidance for growing spiritually, daily prayer, New Testament study, and tutelage to younger generations. Sharing personal stories, his experience as a pastor, and examples from Jesus's life, Jackson illustrates that "an active prayer life leads to a vital connection with God, and that every good blessing, every need, every open door comes from God." He also emphasizes the significance of practicing forgiveness and cultivating generosity not only financially but with time and resources. He defines what it means to "finish well," or to handle difficult moments one decision at a time, and emphasizes how intentional faith can positively impact families, churches, and communities. He encourages both experienced Christian readers and those who may be questioning their faith to step out of their "comforts and routines and into a living faith, with benefits here on earth and for eternity." Readers looking to reinvigorate their prayer and Bible study will relish Jackson's comforting work.
Customer Reviews
A Must Read for Anyone wanting a deeper relationship with God
Intentional Faith has nourished my soul. I have loved God for as long as I can remember but this book has challenged me to go deeper and be more vulnerable with Him. Thanks, Allen, for sharing your imperfections so I can have the courage to share mine.