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Your Summer Reading List July 9, 2026 Devotional

by Chris Woodard on July 09, 2026

Your Summer Reading List July 9, 2026 Devotional

Prayer is a wonderful gift that God has given us. Prayer is much more than a wish list for our life, it is the way in which God draws us deeper into a real relationship with Jesus. In prayer, through the Spirit,
we are shaped and formed into the people God calls us to be. The discipline of the Prayer of Examen creates a path for this formation.

Prayer of Examen

-Find a quiet place of solitude and allow yourself to become aware of God’s presence.

-In a prayerful mindset replay the events of the last few days.

-What action(s) or activities is the Spirit prompting you to pray over?

-Prayerfully look forward to the days ahead. How is God leading you to live?

About the Author
Chris Woodard

Chris began his service at Valley Presbyterian in Church in 2007 as the Director of Student Ministries. In his thirteen years of ministry, he has expanded his role to work with VPC Mission and Outreach, Worship, and Men’s Ministry.

In 2019, Chris was ordained at VPC and currently serves as pastor of Mission and Community Engagement, where he finds passion in helping people identify their true purpose in Jesus Christ through service to others. Chris considers it a true joy and privilege to be part of the community.

Raised in Tucson as part of a wonderful church community at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, he graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology- "Bear Down!" He completed his seminary work and earned a Master of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Chris is married to his dream girl Brianna and they just gave birth to their first son Max.

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