Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (976 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1531832229 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 227 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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The book's strength lies in its balance, with Yancey holding equally important ideals in a beautiful tension: action and meditation, doubt and certainty, and the unchanging God with the God who appears so moved by people's petitions in the Bible that he changes his mind. The key, Yancey writes, is that prayer is a window into knowing the mind of God, whose kingdom is entrusted to all of us frail, selfish people on earth. As with his other books, Yancey draws upon his international travels to bring a fresh perspective to the topic, detailing, in nations such as Romania and South Africa, how he believes prayer has transformed hearts and permitted bloodless change. Yancey is candid about his nagging sense of failure in prayer, but the book is suffused with a cautious hope; he writes of his growing confidence and joy as his prayer life has deepened from a spiritualized to-do list to a conversational communion with God. Yancey also offers some startling and insig
"This is one of the most amazing books that looks at prayer giving reason upon reason" according to 1996Roll. This is one of the most amazing books that looks at prayer giving reason upon reason for the benefits of prayer. Whether or not you are struggling with a question or two or the entire concept of prayer, Philip Yancey's book will meet you where you are at and convince you of the importance of making prayer a priority in life. It gives ideas and guides for how to make it a relationship-building opportunity and not just one more "act" that needs to steal you away from other more important tasks. Prayer is of utmost importance!. Ross said What's So Amazing About Grace. I'll write something about Prayer in a moment, but first I feel it necessary to write something about one of Yancey's other books, What's So Amazing About Grace?Back in 1971 I was involved in some pretty terrible situations, as many of my generation found themselves. I had other choices (for instance, I could have gone to Canada), so I really can't blame anyone but myself for what happened to me. When it was all over, I no longer believed that God could possibly love me. I felt this way for over What's So Amazing About Grace I'll write something about Prayer in a moment, but first I feel it necessary to write something about one of Yancey's other books, What's So Amazing About Grace?Back in 1971 I was involved in some pretty terrible situations, as many of my generation found themselves. I had other choices (for instance, I could have gone to Canada), so I really can't blame anyone but myself for what happened to me. When it was all over, I no longer believed that God could possibly love me. I felt this way for over 30 years, until my cousin, who is like a brother to me, suggested I read What's So Amazing About Grace? Reading that book chang. 0 years, until my cousin, who is like a brother to me, suggested I read What's So Amazing About Grace? Reading that book chang. Prayer a how to guide on building an intimate relationship with God Prayer is the intimate act of building a relationship with God. It's not a philosophical act; it's an act of love that can only be done with humility, integrity, and honesty. Philip Yancey shares his and others struggle to pray through the noise, spiritual, and mental obstacles that a fallen world places before all of us. Each example provides a different perspective of prayer. If you are struggling to get started; overcome the sophistry of the world's wisdom: or you just need some inspiration, Prayer is a great place to start.
Writing as a fellow pilgrim, Yancey probes such questions as:• Is God listening?• Why should God care about me?• If God knows everything, what’s the point of prayer?• Why do answers to prayer seem so inconsistent?• Why does God sometimes seem close and sometimes seem far away?• How can I make prayer more satisfying?Yancey tackles the tough questions and in the process comes up with a fresh new approach to this timeless topic. Yet prayer, which should be the most nourishing and uplifting time of the believer’s day, can also be frustrating, confusing, and fraught with mystery. “I have learned to pray as a privilege, not a duty,” he says, and he invites you to join him on this all-important journey.. In his most powerful book since What’s So Amazing About Grace? and The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey explores the intimate place where God and humans meet in Prayer.Polls reveal that 90 percent of people pray