The Prayer of the Faithful ... What Does it Look Like?
The author makes clear that the mystery that surrounds prayer has been there since Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane. As humans we will always wonder why some prayers seem to get answered and others seem to go unheard. The truth is....God hears all prayers, it's just that He answers them in His own way and in His own timing. This book takes you through so many of the questions you've probably asked yourself. Questions like: Here is one of my favorite parts of this book. This is truly a "prayer of the faithful", the author's interpretation of the Lord's Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven Remind me today that you live and reign, not in heaven only but all around me and in my life. Make me aware of your active presence all day, in all my undertakings and in the people I meet. Hallowed be your name How can I recognize you - in the splendor of nature, in the odd mix of people I meet, in the still voice that calls me to be more like you? May I "hallow" what lies before me, by consciously referring it to you, and also honor your perfection, your holiness, by seeking to become more like you. Your kingdom come Yes, and allow me to be an agent of that kingdom by bringing peace to the anxious, grace to the needy, and your love to all whom I touch. May people believe in your reign of goodness because of how I live today. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven I see that will most clearly in Jesus, who healed the sick and comforted the grieving, who lifted up the downtrodden, who stood always for life and not death, for hope and not despair, for freedom and not bondage. He lived out heaven's will on earth. Help me be like Jesus. Give us today our daily bread We have no guarantee of a day beyond this one. May I trust you for my future needs and wants. May I also be ever responsive to those who lack bread today. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors Remind me of my true state, as a debtor who can never buy my way into your favor. Thank God, I do not have to. Grant me the same attitude of forgiving grace toward those who owe me, and who have wronged me, that You show toward me. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one Let me not slide mindlessly toward evil today. Make me alert to its temptations and strong to resist it, with neither fear nor regret. Wow, is that a great prayer of the faithful, or what? There are lots of different kinds of prayer, all looking for hope, help, and healing. I heartily recommend this book if you want to go deeper in your prayer relationship. After reading it, you'll definitely think about the prayer of the faithful differently that you did before. So.....now you want this book. Amazon is one of the cheapest book stores on the net. When you use our links, you get a GREAT deal and you help us too. Don't forget to sign-up for my free monthly ezine, "Building Christian Hearts".  Here's some GREAT FREE stuff you'll get when you do! There are lots of topics, including overcoming jealousy, finding patience, and helping you to forgive. I'll send you the link to download as soon as you sign up! Building Christian Hearts is filled with more great stuff like fresh new articles, book reviews,and there's even a link for you to send me your prayer request. What about the unanswered prayer of the faithful?
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