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Prayers for every aspect of lifeDuring the pandemic, priest and theologian David Taylor began writing collects (an ancient form of short prayer) as a daily spiritual exercise. It was a way for him to offer back to God his own fears and anxieties. As time went on, he began to receive requests for written prayers from friends and even strangers for a wide variety of circumstances and needs. His collection of prayers grew until it numbered in the hundreds.Prayers for the Pilgrimage is a compilation of Taylor's prayers, arranged by topic and accompanied by a series of paintings by his wife, Phaedra. Here are prayers for morning and evening, work and play, public life and private life, doubt and faith—from Advent to Lent, from birth to death.The Christian faith invites us to pray all of our lives back to God, lest we begin to believe that there is any part of our lives that God doesn't see or isn't interested in seeing. Prayers for the Pilgrimage gives us not only specific prayers but also a model for understanding our whole lives as prayer.

Cuando escuchamos que un amigo está luchando, puede ser fácil decir: « Estoy orando por ti », pero más difícil es saber por qué orar realmente. A través de cuarenta pasajes de las Escrituras cuidadosamente escogidos, Nancy Guthrie abre la riqueza de las Escrituras para enseñarnos cómo orar por aquellos que están sufriendo. Ella nos muestra cómo la Biblia nos proporciona un vocabulario para la oración que nos permite pedirle a Dios que logre lo que pretende en y a través del sufrimiento. Nancy nos muestra cómo los propósitos de Dios se revelan incluso en nuestros días más oscuros y nos anima a orar para que Su voluntad se haga en situaciones difíciles. Cada capítulo incluye: Un pasaje Una breve explicación Una oración por tu amigo When we hear that a friend is struggling, it can be easy to say, «I'm praying for you», but harder to know what to actually pray. Through forty carefully chosen Scripture passages, Nancy Guthrie opens up the wealth of scripture to teach us how to pray for those who are hurting. She shows us how the Bible provides us with a vocabulary for prayer that enables us to ask God to achieve what he intends in and through suffering. Nancy shows us how God's purposes are revealed even in our darkest days and encourages us to pray for his will to be done in difficult situations. Each chapter includes: A passage A short explanation A prayer for your friend

This collection of prayers by noted Hebrew Bible scholar Walter Brueggemann can be used in both public worship and private devotion. These prayers run the gamut from particular days in the church year to special moments in the lives of worshiping communities to events playing out on the world stage. In all cases, the prayers show us how God accompanies us through all the moments and stages of our life, while simultaneously calling us to do the same for all those whom God has placed alongside us in the journey.

Cuando vemos las noticias, nuestros corazones se rompen por un mundo necesitado. Pero los cristianos no son impotentes para ayudar: podemos orar. De hecho, eso es exactamente lo que Dios nos dice que hagamos:'las peticiones, las oraciones, la intercesión y la acción de gracias [deben] hacerse por todas las personas'(1 Timoteo 2 v 1-2). Si nos tomamos en serio alcanzar a nuestra comunidad local con el evangelio, lo primero que haremos es orar. El problema es que la mayoría de nosotros no sabemos por dónde empezar. ¿Cómo oramos significativamente por las personas que no conocemos y que probablemente nunca conoceremos? En el fondo, los problemas parecen demasiado grandes, demasiado desconectados emocionalmente, y no estamos seguros de que nuestras oraciones realmente hagan una diferencia. Ahí es donde este pequeño libro está diseñado para ayudar. Te equipará para orar oraciones poderosas por el mundo que te rodea; oraciones que realmente cambian las cosas, porque se basan en la palabra de Dios. Cada propagación toma un pasaje de las Escrituras y sugiere 5 razones para orar por un problema local, nacional o internacional. Porque cuando oramos de acuerdo con las prioridades de Dios que se encuentran en su palabra, nuestras oraciones son poderosas y efectivas (Santiago 5 v 16), y esa es una perspectiva verdaderamente emocionante. Utilice este libro para: Guía tus oraciones durante tus momentos personales de silencio Equipar a los miembros de la iglesia para orar significativamente por su comunidad y nación local Ayudarle a preparar intercesiones públicas expresivas para la iglesia Alimenta tu reunión de oración de la iglesia Ayudarle a saber cómo orar a raíz de los principales acontecimientos mundiales Use este libro de muchas maneras: trabaje a través de él como parte de su tiempo de silencio diario, o recójalo cada vez que surja una situación que necesite oración en particular. When we watch the news, our hearts break for a world in need. But Christians are not powerless to help: we can pray. In fact, that's exactly what God tells us to do:'petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving [should] be made for all people'(1 Timothy 2 v 1-2). If we're serious about reaching our local community with the gospel, the first thing we'll do is pray. Trouble is, most of us don't know where to start. How do we pray meaningfully for people who we don't know and will probably never meet? Deep down, the issues seem too big, too emotionally disconnected, and we're not sure our prayers will really make a difference. That's where this little book is designed to help. It will equip you to pray powerful prayers for the world around you; prayers that really change things, because they're based on God's word. Each spread takes a passage of Scripture and suggests 5 things to pray for a local, national, or international issue. Because when we pray in line with God's priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5 v 16)—and that's a truly thrilling prospect. Use this book to: Guide your prayers during your personal quiet times Equip church members to pray meaningfully for your local community and nation Help you prepare expressive public intercessions for church Fuel your church prayer meeting Help you know how to pray in the wake of major world events Use this book in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever a situation arises that is in particular need of prayer.

Anhelamos que Dios esté trabajando en nuestra comunión con la iglesia, y sabemos que estamos destinados a orar por ella. Pero a menudo, cuando se trata de eso, no sabemos muy bien qué pedir. O sentimos que nuestras peticiones a Dios son superficiales, repetitivas y atrapadas en una rutina. Ahí es donde este pequeño libro está diseñado para ayudar. Te equipará para orar oraciones poderosas por las oraciones familiares de tu iglesia que realmente cambian las cosas, porque se basan en la palabra de Dios. Cada extensión toma un pasaje de las Escrituras y sugiere 5 razones para orar por un aspecto de la vida de la iglesia. Porque cuando oramos de acuerdo con las prioridades de Dios que se encuentran en su palabra, nuestras oraciones son poderosas y efectivas (Santiago 5:16) y esa es una perspectiva verdaderamente emocionante. Use este libro de muchas maneras: trabaje a través de él como parte de su tiempo de silencio diario, o recójalo cada vez que alguien que conozca necesite oración en particular.We long for God to be working in our church fellowship, and we know we're meant to be praying for our church. But often when it comes to it, we don't quite know what to ask for. Or we feel our requests to God are shallow, repetitive and stuck in a rut. That's where this little book is designed to help. It will equip you to pray powerful prayers for your church family prayers that really change things, because they're based on God's word. Each spread takes a passage of Scripture and suggests 5 things to pray for an aspect of church life. Because when we pray in line with God's priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5:16) and that's a truly thrilling prospect. Use this book in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever someone you know is in particular need of prayer.

Amamos a nuestros amigos y familiares, y anhelamos que Dios esté obrando en sus vidas. Pero cuando se trata de orar por ellos, a menudo no sabemos muy bien qué pedir. O nuestras peticiones a Dios en su nombre se sienten superficiales, repetitivas y atrapadas en una rutina. Ahí es donde este pequeño libro está diseñado para ayudar. Te equipará para realizar oraciones poderosas por las personas que amas; oraciones que realmente cambian las cosas, porque se basan en la palabra de Dios. Cada sección, toma un pasaje de las Escrituras y sugiere 5 razones para orar por los que amas. Porque cuando oramos de acuerdo con las prioridades de Dios que se encuentran en Su palabra, nuestras oraciones son poderosas y efectivas (Santiago 5:16) y esa es una perspectiva verdaderamente emocionante. Puedes usar este libro de muchas maneras: trabaja a través de él como parte de tu tiempo de silencio diario, o recógelo cada vez que alguien que conozcas necesite oración en particular. We love our friends and family, and we long for God to be working in their lives. But when it comes to praying for them, often we don't quite know what to ask for. Or our requests to God on their behalf feel shallow, repetitive and stuck in a rut. That's where this little book is designed to help. It will equip you to pray powerful prayers for the people you love prayers that really change things, because they're based on God's word. Each spread takes a passage of Scripture and suggests 5 things to pray for a person in your life. Because when we pray in line with God's priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5:16) and that's a truly thrilling prospect. Use this book in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever someone you know is in particular need of prayer.

Revival starts when people pray together.Christians often dream about the possibility of revival. But revival doesn't come because we wish or plan for it. Revival occurs when groups of people pray together. However, praying together effectively doesn't come easily, and we're often left wondering how to best engage in the work of intercession.Carolyn Carney offers a practical guide for those who want something more than'just another prayer meeting.'Drawing from decades of ministry experience, The Power of Group Prayer includes stories and practices for corporate prayer, reflection questions, and supplemental resources to help build powerful intercession groups. Pastors, small group leaders, and campus ministry leaders—or anyone who wants a deeper prayer life—will be equipped to lead others in the kind of prayer that is necessary for effective, resilient ministry.Praying together has the power to transform you and the world around you. Come to a place of deep intimacy with God as you learn ways to pray in community.

Have you ever wondered what prayers always move God into action? This book will guide you to pray biblically founded prayers so that you can have a meaningful relationship with God, fix your heart on His plan and purposes, and experience answers to your prayers. In the beginning there was no need for answered prayer. God placed Adam and Eve in the center of a bountiful garden, gave them dominion over His creation, and walked with them in the cool of the day. They had no hunger, no sorrow, no disease—it was a paradise on earth. The relationship God first established with humanity was one of unhindered communication and companionship. He was enough. We needed no answers other than Him. He was our Father, Friend, and Provider. Today, despite all our knowledge and understanding, we live on a planet full of the hunger, sorrow, and disease that were absent so long ago. How did we get to this point? Where is the God of the Bible in the midst of all this loneliness and pain? Why do our prayers often seem to go unanswered? In The Key to Answered Prayer, Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider takes readers on a journey through the Scriptures to discover the heart of key prayers in the Old and New Testaments. Examining prayers of safety, provision, deliverance, vindication, forgiveness, thanksgiving, and more, this book reveals why there are certain prayers God always answers.

Making prayer a delight, not a duty.

For use in Churches, small groups, and for your own devotional time, 40 Prayers for Advent provides simple, accessible prayers for use during the Advent season. Adapted from the popular 500 Prayers series and written in everyday language, this book is the perfect resource to help mark one of the most important seasons in the Christian calendar.

Discover the never-before-published prayers of A. W. Tozer as he opens his sermons.Is there a holier moment than when a preacher steps into the pulpit and opens the Scriptures before the people of the Lord? A. W. Tozer certainly understood the gravity and sanctity of that moment. His pulpit prayers reflect the holy awe that he experienced as he stood before God and the gathered congregation.Although Tozer fans are familiar with his writings and sermons, now for the first time, Approaching the Almighty collects the prayers that Tozer offered as he stepped into the pulpit to preach. Phil Shappard, a Moody Radio manager whose job was to remaster the audiotapes of Tozer's sermons, has collected and transcribed almost two hundred prayers that reveal the great preacher's intimate walk with God.The path to a rich prayer life is to pray alongside others whose faith is deep. Let Tozer's pulpit prayers guide your own heart in its steadfast pursuit of God.

The Book of Common Prayer is a remarkable book, a sacred book in more than one sense. It is primarily a liturgical text, meant to be used in corporate worship, and at the same time a literary landmark, a cultural icon, and a focus of identity for Anglican Christianity. This brief, accessible account of the Prayer Book, as it is often called, describes the contents of the classical version of the text, with special emphasis on the services for which it has been used most frequently since it was issued in 1662. Charles Hefling also examines the historical and theological context of the Prayer Book's origins, the changes it has undergone, the controversies it has touched off, and its reception in England, Scotland, and America. Readers are introduced to the political as well as the spiritual influence of the Book of Common Prayer, and to its enduring place in English-speaking religion.

How should we pray? Do we believe God answers our prayers? Is it acceptable to complain to God? Should we bargain with him to receive the response we desire? Why do we praise God? Does our praise make him any more'God'? John Calvin argued basically that the purpose of prayer is to realign the petitioner's feelings and beliefs with God's. Many today seem to have adopted this idea. One says,'Why pray at all. God knows everything so my prayers cannot change his mind. I must pray to discover God's will for my life. I must realign my will with God's will for my life.'In contrast, the psalmists assumed a reciprocal process. They believed they could bring pressures on God to answer their requests. They would bargain with God and promise him certain things if he would only grant their petitions. Indeed, this was part of the process. They would obligate themselves to praise God if he would grant their desires. Such bargaining was the foundation of their prayers. Comparisons of Calvin's views with the psalmists'allows the reader to investigate the nature of his or her prayer life and make improvements where necessary.

Learn the meaning of prayer and discover a deeper relationship with Christ.Do you want a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God? In The Gift of Prayer, Dr. Charles Stanley explores how prayer deepens our relationship with God and reminds us of His presence, while we learn to follow His guidance in our lives. Dr. Stanley teaches you that prayer ushers you into the throne room of God, where you find a personal, loving, and holy God eager to share Himself with you.Through The Gift of Prayer you will:Learn how to communicate on a heart-to-heart level with the Lord of the universeExplore questions such as'What are the benefits of prayer?','What should I pray for?', and'Why are some prayers never answered?'Whether you're buying this for yourself or as a gift, inside you'll find:Gorgeous photography coupled with Scripture and encouraging words from Dr. Charles Stanley that will inspire you to a deeper prayer lifeA great gift for new believers to help guide them in their walk with God The Gift of Prayer will help you discover a more intimate relationship with Christ.Readers of Charles Stanley will also enjoy these other encouraging books:The Gift of HeavenThe Gift of JesusThe Gift of the CrossTrusting God with TodayGod's Purpose for Your LifeJesus, Our Perfect HopeEvery Day in His PresenceChristmas: A Gift for Every HeartFinding God's Blessings in BrokennessGod is in Control

Compelled by the belief that a large number of Christians want to come to God with others'needs, John Pritchard has created this follow-up to his hugely successful volumes, The Intercessions Handbook and The Second Intercessions Handbook. In a gentle, accessible, style he offers ‘starter'ideas and introductory material to help those who lead intercessions in public worship and small groups, and aims to open the reader's imagination to enrich their own style of praying. Everyday language, images and experiences are used in each of the three main sections. The first, looking at intercessions in mainstream worship, offers prayers for each of the 12 monthsfor major festivals and their seasonsfor special days like Mothering Sunday on themes such as light, storms and fear The second section provides intercessions for use in informal worship and small groups, while the third, focusing on personal payers, includes a section for extroverts. Praise for The Intercessions Handbook: ‘A wake-up call to all those who... need to find encouragement, freshness, balance and perseverance in this work of grace.'Methodist Recorder

D.W. Whittle was a evangelist and Bible teacher in the late 19th century. Whittle was also well known for helping the evangelical campaigns of Dwight Lyman Moody. Whittle was also a well-respected writer of books for Christians. The Wonders of Prayer is an excellent and comprehensive book on the importance of prayer for Christians in their daily lives.

A daily guide to prayer in our everyday lives.In Say it to God Luigi Gioia provides a welcome encouragement to all those who feel the need to freshen their practice of prayer. For Gioia, prayer is not about methods or techniques, but trusting that God is truly interested in everything that happens to us and wants to hear about it. The book leads the reader into the theological aspects of prayer and how it relates to Christ, to the Holy Spirit and to the Church. This is done without using complex theological concepts but simply through scriptural quotations. Chapters are kept brief intentionally to make the book suitable for daily reading over the Lenten period.With a foreword by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Say it to God demonstrates that the everyday, even the most mundane of tasks and situations, can be applied in deepening our practice of prayer.

A Call to Prayer is one manual on prayer, its importance and necessity in the Christian life. A book that will bring growth and knowledge about prayer and invite him to live with greater intimacy with God. Written by J.C. Ryle, important preacher Christian.

You have an enemy... and he's dead set on destroying all you hold dear and keeping you from experiencing abundant life in Christ. What's more, his approach to disrupting your life and discrediting your faith isn't general or generic, not a one-size-fits-all. It's specific. Personalized. Targeted. So this book is your chance to strike back. With prayer. With a weapon that really works. Each chapter will guide you in crafting prayer strategies that hit the enemy where it hurts, letting him know you're on to him and that you won't back down. Because with every new strategy you build, you're turning the fiercest battles of life into precise strikes against him and his handiwork, each one infused with the power of God's Spirit. New York Times bestselling author Priscilla Shirer, widely known for her international speaking, teaching, and writing ministries, brings her new role from the 2015 film War Room into the real lives of today's women, addressing the topics that affect them most: renewing their passion, refocusing their identity, negotiating family strife, dealing with relentless regrets, navigating impossible schedules, succeeding against temptation, weathering their worst fears, uprooting bitterness, and more. Each chapter exposes the enemy's cruel, crafty intentions in all kinds of these areas, then equips and encourages you to write out your own personalized prayer strategies on tear-out sheets you can post and pray over yourself and your loved ones on a regular basis. Fervent is a hands-on, knees-down, don't-give-up action guide to practical, purposeful praying.

‘It happens to most of us at some time or other. A faint stirring somewhere that there may be more to this life than meets the eye? The thought just flits across our air-space – ‘I wonder … is there something else?'Perhaps something really brilliant or really tragic happens, and we're not sure what to do with it... Maybe it even gets as far as a sense of reaching out from inside ourselves for something. But what? That elusive ‘something else'. John Pritchard explores the art and power of prayer and explains how to slow down enough to hear what God wants to say. A book for all who are curious about how to become more in tune with the Spirit. Intended for people looking for answers to life's biggest questions, this little book of guidance will appeal to anyone, whether believer or non-believer, looking for a quick and easy way into the topic.

With great economy and elegance, one the greatest spiritual writers of the last century writes practically, simply, briefly and beautifully about prayer. Prayer is not primarily something one does. Prayer is something that is. It is in God that we live and move and have our being. God is always in us, waiting to be released into expression. All the different techniques and ways of prayer are reminders, alerting us that every moment of our life is lived in the presence of God. Prayer is a constant, it is like a marriage, not a flirtation carried out in a series of clandestine meetings.

An ancient prayer for every day:'Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner.'These words have strengthened and comforted believers for centuries. The Jesus Prayer comes to us from the Greek Orthodox tradition. In these pages, John Michael Talbot explores more of the roots of the prayer along with the theological and practical meaning of each word in the lives of believers today. He ends each chapter with a brief practice using the prayer.

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.

The Oxford Guide to the Book of Common Prayer is the first comprehensive guide to the history and usage of the original Book of Common Prayer and its variations. Expert contributors from around the world and from every major denomination offer an unparalleled view of The Book of Common Prayer and its influence. The Oxford Guide to Common Prayer is more than simply a history: it describes how Anglican churches at all points of the compass have developed their own Prayer Books and adapted the time-honored Anglican liturgies to their diverse local cultures. The Guide examines how the same texts - Daily Prayers, the Eucharist, Marriage and Funerals, and many others - in dozens of editions now in use throughout the world, both resemble and differ from one another. A brief look at'electronic Prayer Books'also offers a unique and exciting modern perspective. The Oxford Guide to the Book of Common Prayer offers a fascinating journey through the history and development of a classic of world literature from its origins in the 16th century to the modern day. Oxford is pleased to offer The Book of Common Prayer in a variety of formats and prices to match readers'needs and budgets - perfect for study or gift-giving. Visit our website to order your copy today. • A comprehensive survey of the rich history of the original Book of Common Prayer and all of its varied descendents. • Explains, characterizes, and illustrates the dozens of Prayer Book versions in current use throughout the world. • Lays out a path that will enable any reader, Anglican or not, to learn why the BCP is a classic of liturgy and literature.

John Dalrymple wrote many spiritual classics, all stemming from his conviction that prayer is the most important element in Christian living. In this beautiful reissue of his bestselling Simple Prayer, he writes explicitly on prayer, teaching that the simple silent prayer of contemplation is attainable for anyone who seeks to try. What unfolds is a mature yet accessible consideration of all aspects of prayer and how it connects with politics, liberation, poverty, spiritual reading andthe experience of the Dark Night.