This exceptional book explores our understanding of the Psalter as a book of prayer in the Judeo-Christian tradition. It focuses in original and helpful ways on the genre of Lament as a text medium through which personal distress can be engaged with and processed in the action of prayer, and explores some of the psychodynamic shifts which can occur for people praying in this way, providing some actual case examples of the process at work. The author provides a thorough examination of the lament genre found in the Psalter from a theological perspective and also offers a practical working model which could be incorporated into work with people who are suffering from distress in a variety of forms.

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.

What does it mean to pray without ceasing? Is it really that important to pray as the early Christians did?Released concurrently with Brian McLaren's series introduction, Robert Benson's "In Constant Prayer" explores the ancient practice of fixed-hour prayer, a structure for our lives where we can live in continuous awareness of God's presence and reality. This classic discipline of praying at fixed times during the day and night has transformed the lives of millions around the world. Learn what the apostle Paul meant when he encouraged the Thessalonian church to "pray without ceasing, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.""The Ancient Practices" is a new eight-book series from Thomas Nelson Publishers, with staggered releases on individual titles through February 2010. Though various books have covered some of these spiritual disciplines, there has never been a definitive series until now. Immensely compelling and readable, each book also features a foreword by Phyllis Tickle.