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All prayer is concerned with healing in its fullest sense, as
whenever we pray, we open ourselves to receive God s transforming
love. When we pray for others, we are offering ourselves as
channels for that same healing love. The prayers in this exquisite
collection recognize that each of us is bruised, weary, or hurt in
some way, and that strong or weak, we stand alongside each other in
our common need of God s forgiveness and love. Containing prayers
for ourselves, for others, and for special times and needs, A
Little Book of Healing Prayer is itself an inspiration and a
tonic."
Do you long for a more powerful prayer life? Do you grow
discouraged when your prayers don't seem to change anything or
allow you to hear God's voice? In this video-based Bible study
workshop (DVD/digital video sold separately), Anne Graham Lotz
presents a biblical approach to prayer that will help you: Learn to
listen for God's voice, Know Him in a personal relationship, and
Communicate with Him through His Word. By taking a close look at
the life of Daniel, Anne unpacks the prayer he prayed in Daniel 9.
Following the pattern of Daniel's original prayer as a model for
how we speak to our Creator, she helps us develop a more meaningful
and powerful prayer life. For an entire generation, Daniel's people
had been held in captivity and separated from their homeland. But
when Daniel read a prophecy in which God said He would restore His
people to Jerusalem after seventy years, he claimed that promise
and cried out for to the Lord to bring it to pass. Daniel's example
of praying God's Word back to Him is what Anne calls "reversed
thunder." In this six-session study, Anne explains how we can
reverse the thunder until Heaven is moved and we see real change in
our own lives and the lives of those we're praying for. This guide
includes weekly Bible study readings, video teaching notes, group
discussion questions, group activities, and space for writing your
own prayers. Ideal for use in small groups and Sunday school
classes and includes a simplified Bible study track for more
limited meeting time (such as a workplace lunchtime setting).
Sessions include: Preparing for Prayer Prompting in Prayer Pleading
in Prayer Prevailing in Prayer The Battle in Prayer This study
guide is designed for use with The Daniel Prayer Video Study (sold
separately). A Facilitator's Guide and additional resources is
included on the DVD only.
We don't question our desire to be open with our close friends
about our feelings, even if those feelings are difficult to
express. We recognize that being honest with our loved ones will
only deepen our bonds and help us feel peace in being able to
express our innermost thoughts. Why then is it so challenging for
us to come as we are, however we are, when approaching God in
prayer? In "Praying the Truth: Deepening Your Friendship with God
through Honest Prayer," William A. Barry, SJ, helps us deepen our
friendship with God by examining how to approach God, at any time
and with any problem, in complete honesty. Fr. Barry reflects on
how secrecy can hurt families, the Church, and ourselves and how
what we are keeping secret can get in the way of our connection
with God. He acknowledges that we may fear God's reaction when
revealing our most intimate truths; but just like with friendships,
we risk not developing our relationship with God if we are
dishonest about who we are and how we feel. "Praying the Truth
"helps us realize that if we do not approach God in complete
honesty, we may be holding back a part of ourselves that needs to
be healed. By learning how to communicate honestly with God, our
friendship with God and our faith in God's promise to love us
unconditionally will be strengthened.
"Thanks to Praying the Truth," I am beginning to understand that
prayer is simply hanging out with God As I read this book, I felt
as if the author seemed to be sitting beside me, just talking to me
as I read."
-- Anonymous reader
These helpful guides in the Cover to Cover series are ideal for
group and individual study. Experience the reality of Bible events
like never before and live through the inspiring lives of key
characters in Scripture. Learn how to apply God's Word to your life
as you explore seven compelling sessions and gain a new depth in
your Bible knowledge. Strengthen your prayer life with a deeper
understanding of how Jesus prayed Jesus was a man of prayer. Again
and again we read of Him praying, from the moment of His baptism to
His last, loud cry on the cross. But only six or so prayers of
Jesus appear in the New Testament. Take a closer look at Jesus'
prayers and you'll be surprised at the depth and breadth of what He
prayed - and how He prayed. These seven sessions will help you to:
Draw closer to the Father Pray Jesus' prayers effectively for
yourself and others Pray the Jesus way in pain and in joy
Icebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters,
personal application make this a rich resource for group or
individual study.
Prayers & Promises for Women incorporates more than 70 themes
that help you connect with your Creator in all the different areas
of your life. This beautifully designed book gives you easy access
to God's promises about faithfulness, trust, wisdom, worth, beauty,
strength, and much more, with uplifting prayers and journaling
space for deeper reflection. By staying connected to God, and
believing the promises of his Word, you can live a fulfilling,
blessed life in close relationship with your heavenly Father.
What is prayer? How does it work? And does it even help at all?
Where do we start and where will it lead? These are questions that
Johannes Hartl has spent his life exploring. Questions that have
found their answers through encounter, experience and often through
travel - a journey of discovery that has taken Hartl into the very
heart of true prayer. Weaving together stories of individuals,
movements and moments he has encountered across the world, Hartl
invites you to join him on an incredible adventure. Exploring
different approaches to prayer, such as contemplative,
intercessory, creative, powerful and revelatory prayer, Hartl
encourages us to rediscover the true heart of prayer - a God who
hears us and wants to speak to us. For those who want to experience
the power of prayer or who are struggling to pray, this book is
full of thoughtful insights and wisdom, combined with reflective
applications which will inspire and challenge readers to catch the
fire for a life of prayer themselves.
When life's troubles overwhelm you and you feel yourself slipping
into depression or filled with anxiety, find your peace in God.
Take comfort in knowing that he cares deeply for you and he will be
with you in your darkest moments. '365 Days of Prayer for
Depression & Anxiety' is a collection of daily prayers that
help you find the compassion, confidence, courage, identity,
inspiration, and purpose you need to get through each day.
Heartfelt prayers, encouraging Scriptures, and prompting questions
give you an opportunity to consider more deeply the hope found in
God and in the promises of his Word. Begin to experience underlying
joy and peace as you dwell in the love and care of your heavenly
Father.
New Edition of a Powerful Prayer Tool from Two Ministry Leaders If
you long for spiritual breakthrough, use the method as tried and
true as the Bible itself: Pray the Bible out loud before moving
into silent communion with God. By Jesus' example, we know that
praying the Scriptures aloud brings powerful results. It can also
provide focus and direction for your prayer life. In this revised
edition of Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers, Wesley and
Stacey Campbell take the ancient tradition of the prayer book and
give it a modern twist. They present passages of Scripture that are
actually prayers, divided according to eight categories--the
prayers of Jesus, prayers of the apostles, prayers of wisdom,
Psalms, and more. This gives you quick and easy access to 88 Bible
prayers that speak to any situation in life. Each section includes
an introduction and practical instruction on how to pray the
specific type of prayer. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned
intercessor, this unique prayer tool will lead you on a pathway to
a deeper life with God. Endorsement "One of the most valuable tools
that intercessors can use for prayer."--Cindy Jacobs
Your Prayers Are Powerful If God is all-powerful, why does He need
us to pray? If we pray and nothing happens, does this mean that God
isn't listening? If you've ever felt that your prayers don't count,
"Intercessory Prayer" will show you just how vital your prayers
are. In this book, pastor and teacher Dutch Sheets explains the
nuts and bolts of prayer with wisdom, gentleness, and humor. This
book will inspire you, give you the courage to pray for the
"impossible," and help you find the persistence to see your prayers
to completion. Discover your role as a prayer warrior--it can mean
the difference between heaven and hell for someone you know!
Drawn from the heart of Teresa of Avila's timeless classic The Way
of Perfection, her most personal and accessible book, this
masterful primer on prayer provides contemporary Christians with a
simple guide on how to pray. Teresa of Avila's down-to-earth
suggestions offer today's Christians--whether novices or
veterans--sensible insight on the practice of prayer and
meditation. An introductory section contains Teresa's teaching on
the practice of vocal and mental prayer, followed by sixteen
succinct chapters imparting Teresa's instructions on how to pray.
Readable, personal, and practical, Teresa's commentary on the
Lord's Prayer is a wonderful way to discover the passion and the
wisdom of this beloved woman mystic.
This prayer-focused journal includes Scripture, a daily Bible
reading plan, space to record the names of those you want to pray
for, and monthly sections to record insights.With 12
Scripture-based prayer guides, 48 devotional readings, and 12
prayers for your spiritual growth, The Pray Prayer Journal is a
unique way to grow your communication with God.
Do you ever find it hard to pray and don't know what to say? Prayer
is one of the most powerful, life-changing things we will ever do,
and yet we often struggle. It's hard to find the time. It's
repetitive, we get distracted and sometimes even bored. And the
answers often feel few and far between. The good news? There is a
simple, powerful way to reignite your conversation with God. In
Praying Women, bestselling author Sheila Walsh shares practical
helps directly from God's Word, showing you how to - know what to
say when you pray - understand how to use prayer as a weapon when
you are in the midst of a struggle - pray as joy-filled warriors,
not anxious worriers - let go of the past and stand on God's
promises for you now Prayer changes you and it changes the world.
You may have tried before, but if you're ready to start again in
your relationship with God, let Sheila Walsh show you how to become
a strong praying woman.
How would life be different if we could think, see, and do all
things in light of the person and work of Jesus? With this
inspiring collection of 365 Scripture-centered prayers, Scotty
Smith helps readers pray the Scriptures through the lens of the
gospel, mining the resources of God's grace and applying them in
every season of life. He frees readers to abandon any posing or
pretending in favor of an honest, no-spin relationship with a God
who claims them as his own.
Each day includes a Scripture reference and an inspirational
original prayer, born from both moments of great faith and moments
of crisis. Like a modern-day book of Psalms, "Everyday Prayers" is
a year's worth of growing in grace that readers will lean on year
after year.
Where is God when life is filled with so much suffering? How can I
be sure of God's presence and affection, even in my pain? Can you
believe in God and still wrestle with questions and doubt? These
are the questions honestly explored in Relentless. Whether in
struggle, illness, death, or failure, the presence of pain causes
us to question the presence of God. We pray and watch the sky,
crossing our spiritual fingers for hardcore proof of God's
nearness. And in the silence, we sense something more sinister:
perceived abandonment. But what if we could collect evidence that
God hasn't left us? What if we could be absolutely certain of God's
presence and affection, strengthening our faith against any
assault? Woven throughout Scripture sits a single, extraordinary
theme: God is with us. Ours is a God who speaks through burning
bushes and leads through pillars of fire, who responds to a broken
world by giving himself. Like the Old Testament story of Joshua's
altar of twelve stones, Relentless delivers twelve key biblical
stories that demonstrate God's unfailing presence. Each chapter
offers an invitation to identify a "stone" in your own life as
tangible evidence of God's nearness. With the turn of the last
page, you will have discovered twelve markers of your own, an altar
of memory to carry you through questions and losses, even ones yet
to come. For the truth-seekers, those drowning in impossible
questions, and those who find themselves swallowed up by the dark,
Relentless is an invitation to search for divine presence in our
everyday stories. With Michele Cushatt's engaging narrative style,
this transformational journey reassures us that God, indeed, is
with us.
A collection of authentic and heartfelt prayers for all occasions,
written by Christians who have experienced highs and lows in their
own lives.
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