7 Habits of a Highly Effective Prayer Life
Learn how to form good habits that are sustainable with Stephen Covey’s famous “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and use the same steps in our prayer life, thus leading to a deeper relationship with the Lord!
Presenter:
Dan Jaeger joined the St. Patrick’s team in 2014 to oversee parish operations, finance and development. He spent a career in sales, business leadership and real estate. He is married with four sons, and seven grand kids.
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Maturity |
Habit |
Key Principles |
Relevant Scripture |
WITW?
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| ME | Be Proactive | Act or Be Acted Upon | Eph 5:15-16 | Fear of Failure |
| Begin with the end in mind | Goal Setting and Vision | Luke 14:28 | Short-Sightedness | |
| Put first things first | Prioritize & Execute | Prov 21:5 | Sloth & Complacency | |
| US | Think Win-Win | Empathy | Rom 14:19 | Resentment & Selfishness |
| Seek first to Understand… | Active Listening & 70/30 Rule | Matt 15:10 | Arrogance | |
| Synergize | Differences are not deficiencies | 1Cor 3:8 | Pride | |
| Sharpen the Saw | Dullness ruins good habits | Eccl 10:10 |
Follow-up Resources:
Books: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey
Appointment with God, Fr. Michael Scanlan, T.O.R.
Thirsting for Prayer, Jacques Philippe
Audio & Book / Formed.org: Prayer for Beginners – Kreeft
Video / Formed.org: Practicing Prayer – Jackie Francois