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You are what you pray

Posted on June 3, 2013 by djgrieser
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From Brian Zahnd at Out of Ur:

The primary purpose of prayer is not to get God to do what you want him to do—
But to be properly formed.

A recent post at the Episcopal Cafe explores the importance of prayer, memorization, and formation as well.

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