Synopses & Reviews
Millions of people struggle with questions about how to pray, what to pray for, and even whether to pray at all. Nancy Jo Sullivan and Jane Kise help people get away from the magic formula mentality of prayer and recognize how God is at work in their lives. With explorative retellings of relevant Bible stories, true accounts of people's prayer experiences, and reflections by the authors, this book will lead people past the topic of prayer and straight to the God who is listening.
Well, did you get what you prayed for?
Or are you weary of waiting for answers?
Wondering if God is even listening?
You’re not alone.
Millions of people grapple with knowing how to pray, asking:
Have I used the right words? Do I even deserve an answer?
Why would God listen to me?
Yet the essence of prayer is not a formula, but a relationship with God.
Renew your hope and refresh your prayer life
through these inspiring, true stories.
Meet people who discovered that God indeed hears,
cares about the details, and gives you exactly what you need.
Encouraging. Relevant. Uplifting!
Synopsis
Millions of people struggle with questions about how to pray, what to pray for, and whether to pray at all. Sullivan and Kise help people get away from the formulaic mentality of prayer and recognize how God is at work in their lives. With retellings of relevant Bible stories, true-life accounts, and reflections by the authors, this book can lead people past the topic of prayer and straight to the God who is listening.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-184).
Table of Contents
Who has time to pray? -- Will God speak to me? -- Are my prayers selfish? -- Will God always answer? -- Why can't I pray my cares away? -- Can I bother God with small stuff -- How do I know what to pray? -- How long must I wait? -- Do I dare pray for a miracle? -- How can I praise God when life hurts? -- Is God always with me?