Arrange to pray together with a friend (or two) at some time during the next few days. Set aside enough time that it would be a stretch. That might mean 15 minutes, half an hour, an hour or more depending on how long you would usually pray with another person.
While you will also pray, ask them to pray that you will grow in your ability to connect with God through the ascetic style. These prompts along with your own explanation of the ascetic style can guide them...
Motto: developing discipline for God
Focus: sacrifice & inner values
Key Scripture: I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. (1 Corinthians 9:27)
Explanation: With the ascetic style, it is most natural to express spirituality through a demonstration of their independence from material and worldly concerns. The strength of this style is its focus on a sacrificial life.
Simply take it in turns to pray back and forward as you feel led. Allow for times of silence when God may wish to prompt you with a thought, question, some encouragement or a challenge.
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