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Do you sometimes wonder what to pray about? Do you long for a richer,
deeper prayer life? In this pocket-sized devotional, Angus Buchan will
be your prayer partner as you speak with Jesus through 365 short,
powerful and faith-filled prayers. A key Scripture verse accompanies
each prayer to inspire a deeper prayer life based on God’s Word while a
pithy quote gives you something to ponder. Also included are short yet
powerful prompts, encouraging you to live out each day’s reading.
Whatever you need – whether patience, peace, joy or God’s loving grace
– Pocket Prayers for Every Day will guide you as you open up your heart
to God, developing a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him. Be
inspired to walk closer to your Savior as you talk to Him and
experience His comfort, love and grace.
Do you yearn for a consistent prayer life? Do you struggle with
distraction when praying alone, timidity when praying with others,
or knowing where to start in either setting? Bestselling writer and
beloved speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst knows both the freedom and
blessing of establishing and growing a lively prayer life and how
difficult it can be when prayer itself feels foreign to our daily
lives. This video-based Bible study (DVD/video streaming sold
separately), is a well-organized and welcoming guide to having
meaningful conversations with God. In it, Chrystal: Teaches the
basic tenets of prayer practice. Establishes a realistic and
achievable pattern of prayer that will have lasting effect.
Explains the four postures of prayer-supported by Scripture-that
increase our communication and relationship with God. This study
includes daily prayer practices, space to journal about your
prayers and what you're hearing from God, as well as weekly
challenges to keep you and your group active and attentive in
renewed prayer. The Bible tells us that prayer is essential for an
intimate and thriving relationship with God, and it's well worth
the time and effort it deserves. Sessions include: Introduction to
Types of Prayer and Practice Prayers of Thanksgiving Prayers of
Repentance Prayers of Request Prayers of Yielding Designed for use
with The 28-Day Prayer Journey Video Study available on DVD or
streaming video, sold separately.
Growing into the daily use of these meditative prayers makes us
conscious of how we stand in great world rhythms. We learn to
follow the alternation of waking and sleeping, the ordering of the
seven days of the week, and the course of the seasons, as gifts of
heavenly powers gradually become known to us. This is a small,
elegant guide to aid meditation.
A unique and unforgettable Easter egg-shaped board book with
multiple layered pages for little hands, featuring sweet
illustrations of a cuddly, baby lamb and simple rhyming text that
celebrates Jesus' resurrection. A perfect Easter basket gift. Thank
you, God, for making us And sending us your Son. Thank you, God,
for who you are And loving everyone. An Easter Prayer: Is the ideal
size for Easter baskets and gift-giving Easily fits into small
hands and even a travel bag for reading on the go Gently instills
the reason for celebrating Easter Is part of a collection of books
with Happy Easter and Spring Is Here
The most important journey in life is the journey inwards, to the
depths of our own being. It is a journey we are all invited to
make. It takes us beyond words and images into silence. The silence
allows the restless mind to become still and in the stillness we
enter a new world. We return to our hearts. Here we find our true
selves. We discover an ancient way of finding God that has almost
become lost. Slowly, we realise that we are in union with the
source of life and love itself. Our whole life changes. Our goal
now is to take God's love to others in our everyday lives.
Have you ever felt that your devotional life falls short of the
ideal? Have you ever wondered how you can have an intimate,
meaningful relationship with God when the demands of modern life
make it all but impossible? Do you feel trapped and frustrated by a
pattern of daily devotions which you find unfulfilling? The Nearest
sets out to tackle these questions by challenging many of the
preconceptions which have become entangled with the popular
understanding of spirituality in western Christianity. By looking
at prayer and devotion from a different perspective, Tim Ross shows
how a fulfilling relationship with God is both realistic and
achievable within the confines of your life right now.
Elmer Towns's Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough has become
must-reading as this powerful spiritual discipline of fasting has
seen a revival among followers of Christ. Now Towns digs deeper
into one of the most popular forms of fasting today, the Daniel
Fast. With an emphasis on a healthy, simple diet, the Daniel Fast
is named after the prophet Daniel who participated in a partial
fast for spiritual purposes. Daniel was taken captive into Babylon
when he was sixteen years old. The Babylonian king wanted the young
prophet to help him administer his rule over the captive Jews--and
he wanted to "Babylon-ize" Daniel, to make the young man of God
more like him. The first step the king took in his campaign was to
provide a sumptuous feast to tempt Daniel--food fit for a king--
basically fattening comfort foods. In response, the prophet
refrained from the king's table, choosing instead to eat only
vegetables and to drink only water. He honored God over the king.
Dr. Elmer Towns introduces readers to the spiritual, physical, and
mental basics of the Daniel Fast, coaching them through either a
ten-day or twenty-one-day period of renewal, and he includes
original Daniel Fast recipes created by executive chef John P.
Perkins. Dr. Towns addresses practical questions, such as what to
eat and when, as well as how to pray effectively. Readers will
learn how to encounter God during their fast, how to worship
through self-discipline, and how to pray for specific answers. They
will also explore the role of weeping, repentance, and spiritual
warfare in their life of faith. Daniel is a model to God's people
of someone who chooses spiritual nourishment over bodily
satisfaction, in The Daniel Fast for Spiritual Breakthrough, God's
people can learn to follow his example.
The Jesus Prayer Rosary will be welcomed by the growing number of
people who are discovering that praying with beads can be a
spiritually enriching and therapeutic experience. It will further
enrich the spirituality of the many Christians who have found
meditative repetition of the ancient Jesus Prayer to be a valuable
devotional aid. This unique book brings together these two popular
approaches to prayer and worship. It offers a Jesus-centred way of
praying with beads. Ideal for complete beginners, it includes basic
instruction on how to pray the rosary, using the Jesus Prayer. It
comprises four sets of meditations which focus on the infancy
narratives in Matthew and Luke, scenes from the ministry of Jesus,
his passion and death. These include readings from the various
Gospel writers. Finally, we are given insight into our experience
of him as the Risen One who gradually transforms our lives. Each
meditation concludes with a prayer mostly taken from the liturgy,
and biblical canticles are provided as centrepiece prayers. A
complete resource for praying privately or in groups, this will
open up the riches of Eastern and Catholic spirituality for all.
Michael Cleary SVD is parish priest of the Church of St Mary- on-
the- Quay, Bristol.
Do the unending obstacles you face make you feel like you're in a
constant spiritual battle? Arm yourself with 100 prayers that will
uplift and encourage you during the difficult moments of life. It
can be difficult to find the right words when you're praying
through hard times. In Battle Prayers, find a classic model to lift
your prayers to God, not only for yourself, but others. Each prayer
is woven together with Scripture, reminding you that the answers to
your struggles can be found in God's Word and by listening to Him.
Battle Prayers: Shows how the power of prayer can lead you to find
lasting encouragement Provides inspiration and theological accuracy
Offers prayers ideal for helping move the mountains that can
sometimes stand in between us and God Whether a gift or for
yourself, this volume of 100 prayers features: Specific Scriptures
and cross-references to other prayers in the book for additional
encouragement First-person prayers addressed directly to God, ideal
for reading aloud during morning, evening, or devotional prayer
time A helpful and encouraging Appendix: "The 10 Essential
Qualities of an Effective Battle Prayer" Prayer doesn't stop with
the "Amen," and is merely the beginning of deeper, daily, more
meaningful communication with our Creator. Find peace in stress,
healing for broken relationships, and protection for your loved
ones in this essential volume of prayers.
In Midnight Dad Devotional, author Becky Thompson joins her dad, Dr.
Mark Pitts, to lead you on a journey of discovering the Father's heart
so you can be encouraged, strengthened, and challenged in your role as
a dad.
Midnight Dad Devotional offers the encouragement and biblical grounding
that has made the Midnight Mom and Midnight Dad Devotional Facebook
Communities a help to parents around the world.
The Midnight Mom Devotional Community has become a global movement of
prayer and encouragement for mamas everywhere, launching Midnight Mom
Devotional to bestseller lists and into over a million moms' hearts.
Now author Becky Thompson and her dad, Dr. Mark Pitts, offer a new book
for dads who need to know God is with them on the parenting journey.
Midnight Dad Devotional gives dads in all seasons of life:
- A sense of connection with other fathers
- Strength for each night and the day ahead
- Wisdom from the Bible for tough situations
- Affirmation of the importance of their role
- Reassurance that God is with them
No matter what time of night or day, dads will know their heavenly
Father travels with them on the parenting journey. With its handsome
cover and a presentation page, this devotional is a great gift for new
dads, Father's Day, or any dad needing a little extra encouragement.
As the Midnight Dad community says every evening, "Tonight we pray for
the dad who . . ."
- Is trying to balance long work hours and a desire to be
with family
- Wants to set a good example for his children
- Sometimes feels distant from his kids
- Is navigating a separation or a divorce
- Desires to pass on his faith in authentic ways
Just as Midnight Mom Devotional has equipped so many moms to love their
kids well, Midnight Dad Devotional helps each dad find courage in the
calm of the night, knowing that men around the world are joining him in
prayer and that God is more than capable of guiding him into the
morning. Midnight Dad Devotional equips dads to tackle the hard places
and the joyful places on this journey of being a dad.
This collection of around 500 original collect-style prayers and
biddings covering the life of the Church and the life of the world.
Contemporary in focus and language, the prayers are written in a
concise style that makes them ideal for public worship but will
also appeal to those who wish to pray privately but struggle to
find the words. Prayer topics include: * The Church Year and
Festivals * The Global and Local Church * The Environment and
Social Justice * Politics and the Leaders of the Nations * Life
Stages * Spheres of Work, Arts and Education * Suffering and
Tragedy Helpful guidance on leading public prayer and writing your
own collects is also included.
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