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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Liturgy > General
Despite the anxious and ubiquitous materialism of the modern world,
the practice of prayer and meditation remains a source of both
relief and inspiration for millions. This unique compilation of
over 1,100 prayers combines the traditional with the modern,
stretching from the Bible, the saints and mystics of the past, and
the Book of Common Prayer, to a Ghanaian fisherman's prayer, and
prayers from many influential non-Christian religions.
Selected for their literary merit as well as spiritual quality,
these prayers speak to the modern reader. Arranged under headings
such as "Prayers from the Scripture," "Prayers of Christians,
Personal and Occasional," and "Prayers of Other Traditions of
Faith," the anthology includes a subject index to guide the reader
to prayers for particular occasions, as well as an index of authors
and sources. It serves as the ideal source for browsing or for more
structured prayer, as well as for private meditation or public
worship.
Prayer for the Day brings together 365 selected readings from the
much loved, long-running series on BBC Radio 4. The programme,
which has been broadcast daily at 5:43am for several decades, and
continues to attract over half a million dedicated listeners,
comprises a short 2-minute reflection to start your day. These
artfully combine traditional forms of prayer and reflection, from a
variety of religions and denominations, with contemporary issues
and themes that are often relevant to the date on which the
programme is broadcast. In keeping with the theme of 'Prayer for
the Day', there are 365 reflections in the book, from a vast range
of the eminent religious figures and broadcasters who have
contributed to the programme over the years. There is a foreword by
a prominent figure in the faith community, a short profile of each
contributor and an index of contributors. To emphasise the point
that the reflections can be used daily, they are ordered by date
(i.e. 1st January, 2nd January etc), and each entry is selected on
the basis of it being as date-specific as possible. The date of
broadcast is underneath each entry, and dates are also marked at
the top corners of each page so they can be found easily. The
spacious design includes page openers for each month with simple
line illustrations. Prayer for the Day is a beautiful and
inspirational addition to any bedside table, with religious
meditations that both participate in the ecumenical spirit of the
21st century and equip you perfectly for each day's journey.
Most people have lost a sense of destiny, God's will for their
lives. Many even believe you just can't know God's will - that in
His sovereignty, He will make it happen regardless of what you do.
Too long this viewpoint has kept Christians from knowing the full
potential He planned for them. But no more. God created you with a
specific purpose, and the good new is, He wants you to find it.
Just knowing God's will, however, isn't enough. You need to
understand the part you play if you're going to follow it. You
might be surprised to learn it involves following the desires of
your heart. But before you set off, make sure you're able to
distinguish His will from your own selfish desires.
One of the most important lessons of all is that you can't
fulfill God's will any way you want. His strength and timing, and
your obedience and patience are just a few of the things it takes.
This book explains all this and much more.
One of the world's greatest leadership experts, John Maxwell,
brings winning concepts and daily devotions into a journaling
format designed specifically for today's leaders. Each devotion
offers clear and straightforward leadership examples that will
bolster confidence and encourage leading from the heart. Journaling
lines allow space for writing personal reflection. A Leader's Heart
includes relevant topics such as: Success Stewardship Teamwork
Mentoring Leaders need encouragement, too, and who better to send
it than the leader of leaders. A Leader's Heart is perfect for
those seeking a greater understanding of leadership qualities,
real-life examples of how to apply John Maxwell's teachings, and
how to excel in leadership today.
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Prayer
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Shirley J Brush
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From the very beginning of the church, Christians have found it
helpful to pause for prayer during various times of the day.
Whether for morning or evening devotions or other fixed-time
prayers, such spiritual respites were deemed essential to
worshiping God. Over the years, Christians developed a structure
for such moments of worship, keyed to the time of day and season of
the year. Part of its genius was the seamless integration of
Scripture and prayer. This ancient practice, called the "Daily
Office," has experienced a resurgence of use in our time.
"Seeking God's Face" is a user-friendly approach to this form of
prayer and devotion. Each office includes a psalm of praise, a
passage of Scripture, and a brief set of prayers. An introduction
to prayer-book use from Eugene Peterson is included to acclimate
readers to this form.
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