Experiencing God’s Story of Life and Hope, J. Scott Duvall compares prayer to athletics and artistry
In his spiritual formation workbook Experiencing God’s Story of Life and Hope, J. Scott Duvall compares prayer to athletics and artistry:
“God’s mercy draws us to worship him. True worship occurs when we offer ourselves, bodies and all, to God. Rather than being shaped by ways of the world, we are transformed by God himself. When it comes to transformation, artists and athletes correctly realize that change occurs not just by trying harder in certain on-the-spot situations, but by training consistently over time. Training involves spiritual disciplines or practices that place us before God so that he has time and space to do his transforming work. Prayer is one such spiritual discipline, and many people consider prayer to be the central discipline because it lies at the heart of our relationship with God. …Prayer is more than just talking to God; prayer is communion with God that comes out of a heart that has experienced the love of God.”
For this discussion, consider Duvall’s comparison between the life of the athlete and/or artist and the life of the Christian. Share your observations in your initial post.
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