Do you find it difficult to turn to prayer when you need it most? Do you have trouble finding the words to capture exactly how you’re feeling? Start with Prayer, by pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, will give you the tools you need to feel more comfortable when you communicate with God.

When struggles and anxieties come up in our lives, we invite God into our world, watching our fears surface and then depart. But how do we help prayer become a tried-and-true practice in our daily lives? Finding the right words to pray can be challenging, but Max is here to help.

Whether you’re learning to pray for the first time or you’re hoping to reinvigorate your prayer life, Start with Prayer will change the way you think about your relationship with God. Pairing timeless scripture with thoughtful prayers, Start with Prayer is a special collection of 250 prayers that will help you develop the strength and hope you need to turn to prayer first in any situation you're facing.

Adapted from Max’s series of Pocket Prayers with brand new prayers added, Start with Prayer is divided into categories designed to foster prayers that impact every aspect of life, including prayers centered around:

• Clarity and creativity
• Healing and safety
• Inspiration and encouragement
• Preservation and endurance
• Wisdom and leadership

Start with Prayer is a trustworthy resource that you can turn to no matter what season of life you’re in right now, reminding you that starting with prayer is always the right answer.

If man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God, then Johann Starck has provided a bread basket for the Church with his Prayer-Book. This book of daily prayers, hymns, poetry, and devotions presents in every syllable the Bread that has come down from heaven. Written as daily nourishment in the Word of God, this book also lends itself to meditation and prayer during many of life's peculiar situations. Professor Dau describes Starck well when he writes, "Starck loved nothing sensational, nothing that was for mere display in matters of religion. Christian life, to him, was real and earnest, to be conducted in a sober mind. He was always bent on its practical applications to every pursuit and action, and on enlisting really the whole of a person in the service of the Master." When Christians nourish their souls daily with meditation upon the Word of God and the Sacraments, faith is strengthened. The Bread of Life fills hearts and minds, and Christ finds expression in the world through Christian life and speech. A contemporary pastor said it best when he said "Starck gives Christians a daily helping of meditation in God's Word, and leads them to satisfaction in their vocational tasks."

Do you need courage to face a challenge or comfort after surviving an ordeal? Remember that when you spend time before the Lord in praise and worship, amazing things happen! This pocket-sized book includes 60 powerful prayers and Scripture verses to help you unlock the power of prayer and praise in all your circumstances. It also has space to record your reflections, petitions and answers to prayer. God’s great love for you makes your life complete. His delivering power touches every situation you face. His gracious care for you soothes moments of worry and fear.

This book is the perfect starting point for watching God move mightily in your life or as a gift for someone needing upliftment and encouragement.

From Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of the bestselling book Consoling the Heart of Jesus, comes an extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, and Blessed John Paul II. Fr. Michael masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice. More specifically, he weaves their thought into a user-friendly, do-it-yourself retreat that will bless even the busiest of people. So, if you've been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you're simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, 33 Days to Morning Glory is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make.

Dit is harde werk om ’n ondersteunende huweliksmaat te wees en jou huwelik sterk en bevredigend te hou. Dit kan soms voel asof jy en jou huweliksmaat besig is om uitmekaar te dryf omdat julle lewens so vol en besig is. Kragtige gebede om jou huwelik te verryk Gebedeboek is ideaal om kwaliteit-tyd in gebed saam met jou huweliksmaat deur te bring.

Deur 60 Skrifgebaseerde gebede help topverkoper-outeur Stormie Omartian jou om:

• God se hulp te vra in 14 kern-areas wat probleme in ’n huwelik kan veroorsaak, soos kommunikasie, vergifnis, kinders grootmaak en finansies.
• te ontdek hoe om jou huweliksmaat beter te leer ken, lief te hê en met hom of haar te kommunikeer.
• vrede te vind waar daar voorheen spanning was, beide in jou hart én in jou huwelik.

Elke gebed word afgerond deur ’n kernvers wat jou sal leer om jou huwelik aan jou Vader oor te gee, wetend dat Hy by met jou sal wees, wat ook al oor jou pad kom.

Gebede om jou hart te seën is propvol inspirasie vir elke gelowige wat in gebed tot God wil nader, maar sukkel om die regte woorde te vind. Dit bevat gebede uit die Woord, asook klassieke gebede van skrywers soos Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Amy Carmichael, St. Augustinus en Ruth Bell Graham. Van die temas wat aangeroer word, is lofprysing, danksegging, tye van swaarkry en geestelike groei.

There was a profound simplicity about the best that William Barclay wrote, and that best includes his Daily Study Bible and his prayers. Some prayers were written for private use, some for use in public, particularly with young people, but so personal was the stamp he put on them, that it is usually difficult to tell which are which. This Barclay Prayer Book contains prayers which originally appeared in Prayers for the Christian Year and Epilogues and Prayers, both no longer available.They were written almost forty years ago, but are still as fresh as ever - with one slight exception. Particularly since 1978, when William Barclay died, we have become very aware of the way in which language and prayer can be sexist, so for this edition all those words and phrases which now seem too masculine, have been lightly revised.Within this volume are the Collects from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer, some of the treasures of the English language. Within it, too, are modern words of the utmost directness, clarity and simplicity which nevertheless avoid that banality which is such a danger in prayer. This edition comes with a new foreword from Gilleasbuig Macmillan of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, which brings Barclay's prayers alive in the new millennium. William Barclay was Professor of New Testament in the University of Glasgow.

This book of 2146 Bible-based hymns is notable not only for the large number of hymns it contains but also for their arrangement in Bible verse order. This has led to the name: The Bible Hymn-Book and it is anticipated that it will prove especially helpful for private Bible study and devotion.

From the Foreword by Sally Magnusson: There are more than 2,000 hymns here from over 400 authors, imaginatively arranged and impeccably indexed. It is a marvellous collection ...It's a collection to dive into, in confidence that wherever you plunge you will always draw out some pearl or another. Whether rediscovering hymns we have known since childhood or happening upon new ones for the first time, we will find much here to treasure.

This daily devotional just cuts straight to the chase, we need the daily Bread in order to live large in this world. Start the day fortified and ready to conquer every day as you gain daily encouragement from Marialuz. As women, we're used to digging and drinking from our own cisterns; we are tempted to taste life on our own before we try His way. it is only when we realise how fragile we are, and how insurmountable and lonely the walk without Christ is, that we start to express an interest in trying God's way. God has revealed to me the secret of a joyous life; the secret is in leaving our own ways behind and embracing His way. In this first volume we have looked at the lessons God taught me, like learning to love each other despite our differences.

Best-selling author William G. Storey compiles some of the best traditional devotions to assist in daily prayer throughout the liturgical year. Strongly Biblical in tone and content, A Prayer Book of Catholic Devotions was written to caryy out a Vatican mandate which promotes the revival of traditional Catholic devotions. In the first devotional prayer book based on the liturgical year, Storey uses psalms, canticles, Scripture readings, and traditional prayers to celebrate the holy seasons of the year, from Advent and Christmas to Lent and Easter. Concentrating specifically on Jesus and Mary, Storey presents devotions from throughout the ages, both official and unofficial, that have found a special place in the lives of Catholics.

A companion book for anyone celebrating the season of Easter, with prayers and practices from a variety of denominations and traditions. Sections include It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming; Easter Vigil Prayers; Pascha-themed Prayers; He Is Risen; and Prayers for Eastertide.

Do you want to pray for your wife but are not sure what to pray about? The concise prayers in The Power of Praying® Husband Book of Prayers serve as the perfect starting point in asking for God’s guidance and blessing on your marriage.

In this book, Stormie Omartian shares best-loved prayers accompanied by Scripture and space to record your own prayers. You can keep it on hand for quick conversations with God about topics like your wife’s commitment to God, health, priorities, motherhood and faith.

Teaching is a work of heart that takes energy and inspiration. Whether your classroom is in a traditional school building or right next to your kitchen, the young people you are equipping are blessed to have you pouring wisdom into their lives. Prayers & Promises for Teachers is a topically organized collection that guides you through themes of peace, purpose, wisdom, patience, strength, and more. Encouraging Scriptures, heartfelt prayers, and prompting questions give you an opportunity to find joy and truth in God's Word. Stay connected to God and believe in his promises. Ask him to help you lead with grace and compassion. He is with you, guiding you in how to make a positive impact on those in your care.

Experience prayer as a special means of grace. Filled with prayers, Psalms, and self-examination questions, this 30-day prayer book will guide you through rich content and help you encounter greater depth in your prayer life. With the help of the Holy Spirit, the hours of prayer can be a means through which time is sanctified, communities are unified, hearts are edified, and God's transforming love is experienced.