Prayer
Steps to a Deeper Relationship
Published on 23. February 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-84101-861-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book is about how to embark on the path of prayer, the way that will lead you closer and closer to the heart of God if you follow it faithfully and patiently. Grounded in Scripture, each chapter is filled with wise advice, plus exercises to build confidence not only in intercession, but also meditative prayer and journal-keeping. The aim is always to show how making space for prayer is not only an essential spiritual discipline but a source of deep joy. The book concludes with a further section of helpful ideas and suggestions to put into practice what you have learned. Contents: introduction; getting started in prayer; eginner's mind; praying in the name of Jesus; praying Jesus' prayer; what to do during times of prayer; prayer on the run; meditation / contemplative prayer; afterword; and for further reading.
Reviews / Votes
Here is rich common sense for anyone wanting to pray. It's the kind of book you wish you'd come across years ago. Read it, be encouraged, be refreshed - and then read it again every so often as a reminder of how profoundly simple and life-giving prayer can be. The Rt Revd John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford From The Good Bookstall - June 2011 Do you want to pray, and don't know where to start? Or, do you want to make prayer more central in your life? Then this is the book for you. Henry French introduces different types of prayer - giving how-to examples, questions for reflection, journaling suggestions and ideas for practice. His theme is, 'You can only learn to pray by praying'. His final chapter is on 'Contemplative Prayer' which - Surprise! Surprise! is not for special people only, but for everyone. He believes our communion with God needs to be nourished with practice and says if we do our practice well, we become our prayer, and it could also be said of us, 'You are love'. That is what faith is all about. Reviewed by Celia ReesMore details
Person
Henry French is a retired Lutheran pastor and professor based in Minnesota, USA. He has served as a church minister and taught on the faculties of both the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Japan and Luther Seminary in St Paul, Minnesota. He is the series editor for the 40 Days Journey series of devotional books published by Augsburg in the USA.