Prayer
Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God
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4.1 • 10 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Renowned pastor and New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller explores the power of prayer.
Christians are taught in their churches and schools that prayer is the most powerful way to experience God. But few receive instruction or guidance in how to make prayer genuinely meaningful. In Prayer, renowned pastor Timothy Keller delves into the many facets of this everyday act.
With his trademark insights and energy, Keller offers biblical guidance as well as specific prayers for certain situations, such as dealing with grief, loss, love, and forgiveness. He discusses ways to make prayers more personal and powerful, and how to establish a practice of prayer that works for each reader.
Dr. Keller’s previous books have sold more than one million copies. His Redeemer Presbyterian Church is not only a major presence in his home base of New York, it has also helped to launch more than two hundred fifty other churches in forty-eight cities around the world. His teachings have already helped millions, the majority of whom pray regularly. And with Prayer, he’ll show them how to find a deeper connection with God.
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The founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan has created a definitive book on Christian prayer, in the tradition of his previous bestsellers (The Reason for God; The Meaning of Marriage). This study will be equally beneficial to seasoned followers of God and those simply seeking information on the topic. Keller's own desire for a deeper prayer life prompted him to study what prayer is and how to pray. As he finds inspiration in current thought, the Psalms, and Reformation theology from Augustine, Luther, and Calvin, Keller balances erudite concepts with easy-to-understand information and practical application, showing that prayer is not only a conversation but also an encounter with God that seeks intimate knowing. Citing the Lord's Prayer as a model for coming face to face with God, he contemplates prayers of meditation, praise, and forgiveness while addressing confusing subjects like the Trinity, praying in Jesus' name, and why people need to pray at all. He distills his findings into 12 "touchstones" by which the effectiveness of prayer life can be measured, and includes outlines for how to get in the habit of daily prayer.
Customer Reviews
A Must Read on a Vital Subject for Christianity
All throughout my life I always felt awkward or weird kneeling before God and asking him to help me in my day to day life. I knew it had something to do with prayer but couldn’t figure out if it was how or how much I was praying.
This book opened my eyes.
Prayer is a necessity for the Christian life and if you struggle with how to pray or where to begin a life with prayer this book is for you. Timothy Keller is a great apologist but also a great guide on subjects that need no reasoning. He uses the right words to express the beauty of Prayer.
Pray everyday and you will grow grow grow
Wow. Thank you Tim. Again. Your metaphor of the sailboat with oars in the last chapter has just given me a guiding star on my journey. Row! (Pray)