Do you want to begin or re-energize a habit of prayer? Perhaps you
are tired of gimmicks and too busy or bored to read books heavy on
theology and inspiration. You would rather talk with God than check
prayer requests off a list. Or fall asleep. Every chapter in Ten
Ways to Pray supplies a brief story of one historic saint's
struggle to pray and a description of his or her approach to being
with God. It keeps the rationale behind each prayer method to a
paragraph and the discussion of human longings and Christian
challenges short. Praying, rather than reading about prayer, is the
goal, so the bulk of each chapter explains how to work the proposed
method. Here readers can follow clear steps easily, but may also
find something new when they return for a second try. Because
praying a little is better than not praying at all, this book
provides suggestions for how to try a prayer in short bursts when
longer periods of time are not available. And it offers ideas for
using the method with a prayer partner or small group. Chapters
conclude with questions and resources for further study. This is
not a prayer journal, though journaling is encouraged. It's not a
book of ancient prayers, though each saint is quoted in his or her
chapter. It is neither a theology, nor an anthropology, though it
references the first and builds methods around spiritual direction
tools that address human nature. Neither is it a Bible study,
though Scripture is frequently cited. You might think of this as
Cook's Illustrated for pray-ers. The point is to remove obstacles
and add strong, but not cumbersome, support so that people can stop
reading and pray. "Harrell's book is a masterful intersection of
devotion and scholarship. Rich in inspiration, practical and
adaptable for both individuals and small groups, there is something
here for believers in any tradition or at any stage of their
Christian pilgrimage. The ten models for prayer she has culled from
church history and its two millennia of practice and tradition are
beautifully woven together with short biographical sketches of the
pioneers of the faith who are most closely associated with them.
Harrell offers bountiful and insightful suggestions on how
Christians in the twenty-first century will benefit and be blessed
by incorporating facets of these prayers as part of their daily
walk, as well as in longer seasons of prayer or retreat. Questions
for contemplation, application and/or discussion with others,
detailed study notes, and extensive bibliographies make this small
volume an invaluable addition to any believer's arsenal of
devotional aids."-Thomas Crumb, First Congregational Church of
Pomfret, Connecticut "Ten Ways to Pray celebrates the gift of
prayer. Here readers are invited to explore their relationships
with God and to learn to pray. It is a valuable resource for
teachers, students, spiritual directors, and anyone desirous of
deepening their spiritual life. This very readable and practical
book provides a history of each type of prayer and the practice of
the prayer for both individuals and groups. I highly recommend
it."-Kathleen Hagerty, Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center
"Dawn Duncan Harrell has captured the attention and interest of the
reader by presenting several disciplines of prayer for all who
yearn to go deeper in their relationships with Christ, to listen
and hear his voice, and to respond to his leading. The use of
story-telling, centered around ten faithful Christians, gives the
reader an informative snapshot of why the particular method was
practiced. Ten Ways to Pray is a powerful tool for personal use or
within the small group venue. The reflection and personal questions
are well-constructed and, without a doubt, create edifying
dialogue. This book will certainly awaken the reader to a new level
of experiencing the power of prayer "-Diana Curren Bennett,
Leadership Transformations, Inc.
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