Description: All Christians know they should pray, but sometimes it's hard to know how--especially if the minutes start to drag and our minds start to wander. Offering readers hope, encouragement, and the practical advice they're looking for, this concise book by professor Donald Whitney outlines a simple, time-tested method that can help transform our prayer lives: praying the words of the Bible. Praying the Bible shows readers how to pray through portions of Scripture one line at a time, helping us stay focused by allowing God's Word itself to direct our thoughts and words. Simple yet profound, this resource will prove invaluable to all Christians as they seek to commune with their heavenly Father in prayer each and every day.
Brief description:
Donald S. Whitney is the associate professor of spiritual formation at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the bestselling author of several books, including Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health, and more. He planned to finish law school and pursue a career in sports casting after graduating from college, but while at the University of Arkansas School of Law he sensed God's call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He then enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He is founder and president of the Center for Biblical Spirituality. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with his wife and daughter.
Review Quotes:
"Dr. Donald S. Whitney adds the seasoned voice of experience to his own work on prayer that is structured around the words of the Bible. Having witnessed the profound impact of this method of praying, his narration style inspires the listener to want to know more. He is conversational in tone and thoughtful in articulation, recognizing where to pause to let the information sink in. In what can only be described as pastoral care and concern, Whitney's reading of his own work makes for an audio experience that could prove transformational to one's prayer life."
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