Synopses & Reviews
In John 17, Jesus anticipates his imminent arrest and crucifixion. In light of this, he prays a prayer that reveals many lessons about how to pray according to God's will. This book addresses questions like, How can we talk to God when life is reduced to ashes? and, How can we stay holy while living in an unholy world? while encouraging us to look upward, outward, inward, and forward in our prayer lives.
Synopsis
When Jesus anticipates his imminent arrest and crucifixion in John 17, he prays a prayer that reveals many lessons about how to pray according to God's will. This book addresses such issues as how readers can talk to God when life is reduced to ashes, and how to stay holy in an unholy world.
Table of Contents
Introduction: A prayer from ground zero -- Why would God pray? -- Seeking God's glory -- Changing our focus -- Practicing the presence of God -- From theology to knee-ology -- Love not the world -- Holiness in an unholy world -- Talking straight to God -- "That they will be one" -- Let's get it together -- Build bridges, don't burn them -- Where are you going? -- What will heaven be like? -- Praying now while looking ahead -- Should we pray like God prays? -- Antidote to a boring prayer life -- A foundation for powerful prayer.