About ROAR: Rise, Overcome, Advance, and Rejoice
ROAR: Rise, Overcome, Advance, and Rejoice is a daily reflection journal.
My hope is that this journal will serve as a tool in the journey to tracking and refining your inner strength. I encourage you to ROAR, Rise, Overcome, Advance, and Rejoice above obstacles and confront life’s trials with focus and trust in God.
Within its pages, you’ll find space for daily reflections, where you can pause and ponder the whispers of your soul. Track and engage your daily roars, the challenges you see ahead of you. Name and document them and call them out of the dark corners into God’s light.
Track your daily prayers, pouring out your heart to the Heavenly Father who listens with love. And as you record the day’s events, write the scriptures that roar in your spirit, anchoring yourself in the timeless wisdom of the Word. There’s also a page to sketch out your imagination, dreams, plans, and creative ideas.
Also, within each day’s entry, you can rate your roar—a daily mood tracker from tame to fierce. Track your emotional strength as you navigate the challenges and triumphs of each day.
At the week’s end, reflect on your mood tracker. See if a pattern reveals itself. Ask yourself: how did I do this week? How can I prepare for the week ahead? Use these insights to fuel your journey into the next week.
“Get Back Your Roar!” encourages you to unleash your voice, stand firm, and conquer each day with purpose, all under the vigilant gaze of the Lion of Judah. That’s the bigger lion in you! This journal goes beyond just writing; it helps you realign your spiritual direction, one thoughtful moment at a time.
There is a bigger lion in you! – Jay Cookingham
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Author Bio:
Jay Cookingham is an author, speaker, pastor, and podcaster who is passionate about helping men discover their identity and purpose. He is the founder of Strategic Fathering Ministries, a ministry geared towards connecting men with a deeper relationship with Father God.
Jay’s goal through Strategic Fathering Ministries is to encourage, equip and inspire men through the lens of Scripture and his own personal journey with Christ.
His 31-day devotional, “Sonship: Restoring a Man’s Identity and Purpose,” is a powerful guide that explores the Father-heart of God and encourages men to embrace their identity as sons of God.
In his book “Uncaged: Living a Life of Freedom,” Jay explores the transformative power of forgiveness and the importance of letting go of past hurts and bitterness. With personal stories and powerful insights, Jay provides practical tools for readers to break free from the cages of unforgiveness and live a life of true freedom.
Jay is also the author of End of Year & New Beginnings: A 4-Week Reflection Guide and ROAR: Rise – Overcome – Advance – Rejoice, a daily journal reflection guide.
Jay’s daily 2-minute podcast, “ManUp Moment,” is a quick dose of inspiration and encouragement for men who are seeking to grow in their faith and walk in their identity as sons of God. With topics ranging from relationships to purpose to forgiveness, Jay offers practical insights and biblical wisdom that men can apply to their daily lives.
In January of 2013 Jay became a pastor and serves the wonderful hearts of Bridge Builders Community Church, in Hyde Park, NY.
Jay was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, New York, just about 80 miles north of the Big Apple. My family and I live in Hyde Park, New York, the former home of Franklin Roosevelt.
Jay and his wife Christine were happily married for 37 years until she passed away in 2019. We have seven (yes seven) children, and one (so far) grandson.
Overall, Jay Cookingham is a passionate advocate for men’s spiritual growth and restoration, and his books and podcast are powerful resources for men who are seeking to live fully and freely in their God-given identity and purpose.