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Book Reviews
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The first pages of this book really caught my attention. Sheets verbalizes my own thoughts. He asks and investigates some tough questions.
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Is prayer really necessary? If so, why? Isn’t God sovereign? Doesn’t that mean He accomplishes what He wants, when He wants? If so, why pray?
- What about protection? Is everything that happens to me or my family simply allowed by God? Or is there something I need to do to procure our safety?
- What exactly is intercessory prayer? And don’t just tell me it’s “standing in the gap.” Enough religious quotes and spiritual jargon. I know the thought is taken from the Bible, but what does it mean?
- What about prayer for the lost? I thought He wanted to save them. Then why do I feel as though I’m trying to talk Him into it? Is there a better way? Do I ask for their salvation again and again or simply petition Him once and then just thank Him in faith?
The author is down to earth and openly talks about his own experiences in prayer. He does not preach from a point of having all the answers, but helps us search scriptures for the answers to these questions.
Submitted By: kf
Crafted Prayer by Graham Cooke:
A new look at an ancient way of prayer. Pray like King David prayed. Pray like the bride, not a widow. Learn how to pray God’s will.
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A very practical example is given in the book about when a friend is diagnosed with a brain tumor. His friends gathered together with the purpose of crafting a prayer for him and his situation. The step by step process of crafting a prayer is discussed.
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The book is written with exercises and examples designed to teach how to know the will of God in a situation and write a prayer for that situation.
I highly recommend the book to people who want a more effective and deeper prayer life. It could be used by an individual, church or small group.
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