| Recommended List of Books and Journal Articles on Prayer |
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Deepening Your Conversation With God,
Ben Patterson. (Bloomington, Bethany House, 1999).
Ben Patterson helps to turn prayer from a spiritual
discipline into a delight by showing how God covets our prayers and how it gets
God’s work done on earth.
“Prayer is a
discipline before it is a joy, and remains a discipline even after it becomes a
joy.”
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, Jim Cymbala
with Dean Merrill. (Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 1997).
Jim Cymbala shares
how the fire within his church was ignited when the Spirit worked within the
hearts of his congregation moving them to their knees in humbleness before God.
“I discovered an
astonishing truth: God is attracted to weakness. He can’t resist those who
humbly and honestly admit how desperately they need him.”
Power Through Prayer, E. M.
Bounds. (Grand Rapids, Baker Book House, 1992).
Edward M. Bounds addresses the issue of prayer being
imperative in the life of pastors.
“Every preacher who
does not make prayer a mighty factor in his own life and ministry is weak as a
factor in
God’s work and is
powerless to project God’s causes in this world.”
The Coming Revival: America’s Call to Fast, Pray, and “Seek God’s Face,”
Bill Bright. (Orlando, New Life Publications, 1995).
Bill Bright explains
how the power of fasting and praying by millions of believers can usher in a
mighty spiritual awakening.
“Fasting reduces the
power of self so that the Holy Spirit can do a more intense work within us.
The Hour That Changes The World: A Practical Plan for Personal Prayer,
Dick Eastman. (Grand Rapids, Baker Book House, 1990).
Dick Eastman gives
insights in offering a complete guide to prayer through adoration, surrender,
confession, Scripture praying, watching, intercession, petition, thanksgiving,
singing, meditation, listening, and magnification.
“Have you ever
considered giving God a daily gift of time? Not just a few minutes here or
there, but a substantial gift of at least sixty minutes every day? It would be
time spent alone with God in prayer and the study of His Word.”
The Praying Church Sourcebook,
Alvin J. Vander Griend with Edith Bajema. (Grand Rapids, CRC, 1997).
The Praying Church
Sourcebook is a complete guide of ideas, tips, and helps for individuals,
families, pastors, and whole churches who want to focus on prayer.
“God has chosen
prayer as the key by which his church does its work. Through prayer we impact
the world for God.”
With Christ in the School of Prayer,
Andrew Murray. (Pittsburgh, Whitaker House, 1985).
This book expounds the teaching of Christ on the secret of
believing in prayer, the certainty of answered prayer, the power of prevailing
prayer, and the chief end of prayer.
“As we grow in the
Christian life, the thought and the faith of the Beloved Master in His
never-failing intercession become more precious, and the hope of being like
Christ in His intercession gains an attractiveness never before known.”
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“Beyond ‘Prayer Requests,’”
Wayne Jacobsen. Leadership Journal, Fall 2001 [journal on-line]; available from
www.christianitytoday.com/le/2001/004/8.48.html;
Internet; accessed 11 July 2002.
Wayne Jacobsen explores the idea that we rarely stop to
ask if a particular prayer request is in line with what God is doing.
“What if people’s
wishes run counter to God’s sometimes painful path of transformation?” “How
God’s People Pray,”
Eugene H. Merrill. Moody Magazine.com, [article on-line]; (Moody Bible
Institute, 2001); available from
www.moodymagazine.com/articles.php?action=view_article&id=783;
Internet; accessed 11 July 2002.
Eugene Merrill
discusses three main concerns that revolve around prayer issues: (1) the manner
of prayer; (2) the content of prayer; and (3) the practice of prayer.
“Our attitude
matters more than our method.” “How
to Pray Until the Answer Comes,”
Quin Sherrer. Jan/Feb 2002, The Wait of Faith, Issue 28, [article on-line];
(adapted from Praying Prodigal by Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock, Regal
Books); available from
www.navpress.com/praytemplate.asp?2534; Internet;
accessed 11 July 2002.
Quin Sherrer gives some examples of how faith principles
help during a time of waiting for answered prayers.
“Trusting God to
meet our needs may mean waiting in faith when natural circumstances seem
absolutely impossible.”
“Prayer Changes Everything,”
Donald R. Spradling. Enrichment Online, Winter 2001 [journal on-line];
available at
www.enrichmentjournal.ag.org/enrichmentjournal/200101/0101_118_prayer_changes.cfm;
Internet; accessed 11 July 2002.
Donald Spradling
addresses the components of prayer, a prayer paradigm, the expectancy of prayer,
the exercise of prayer, and the exponential power of prayer.
“I don’t know anyone
who consistently enjoys the first few moments of an exercise program. It is
after we begin in prayer that a euphoria and an anointing emerge.”
“Praying Scripture,”
Lance Witt. [article on-line only]; available from
www.saddleback.com/maturity/personal.asp?id=3670;
Internet; accessed 11 July 2002.
Lance Witt explores
several benefits of praying Scripture to stimulate prayer, and he offers some
sample prayers.
“It delights the
heart of our Father when we read His Word, sing His Word, and even when we pray
His Word.”
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