Description:
Untamed Prayers by Chad Bird is a book that will take you out of your spiritual comfort zone. As you read, you'll learn to leave behind the boring, predictable prayers and dive into ones full of praise, despair, joy, and lament. The Psalms cover all parts of life--the good times and the tough ones--and what better way to find the right words to say to God than the very prayers he gave us to pray?
But there's something special about this book: Chad Bird shows how these ancient prayers are connected to Jesus as you go through the Psalms. You'll discover that you're not just talking to God by yourself; Jesus is right there with you, praying alongside you. This is a book that helps you feel that closeness, freeing you to speak to the Father with complete honesty. If you're looking for a prayer life that is anchored in the words and works of Jesus, Untamed Prayers is the perfect guide for this journey.Brief description: Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He holds master's degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. Chad has authored several books, speaks regularly at conferences and congregations, and cohosts the popular podcast, "40 Minutes in the Old Testament." Chad and his wife Stacy make their home in Texas, where they have been blessed with four children and three grandchildren.
Review Quotes:
"The Psalms are the perfect companion for everyday life. Whether through personal stories or historical insight, and always pointing us to Christ, each day in this devotional offers creative ways to encounter what the psalter has to offer. If you have struggled to see how the Psalms intersect with normal life, then this book is for you. If you have spent a lifetime enjoying the Psalms, then this book is sure to make you fall in love with them all over again." - Reed S. Dunn, Pastor of Redeemer Hudson in Union City, New Jersey, Author, When You Don't Have the Words: Praying the Psalms