The Beauty of Prayer (Johnson)

Description

Prayer is beautiful. It is one of the most precious privileges we have been given. Prayer is not our gift to God but His gift to us. Free access to the Father through the name of Christ by the power of the Spirit is a gift to be treasured above all other treasures. God works by, in, and through prayer. By prayer, we enter and enjoy fellowship with God. By prayer, we worship God. By prayer, our needs are set before God. By prayer, we participate in the work of God on earth. By prayer, we enter into God’s blessings. Without prayer, we shouldn’t expect to receive anything from God; with prayer, we should expect great things from God. To help us see the beauty of prayer, Jeffrey Johnson has provided us with a practical guide on praying with faith in accordance with God’s will in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Beautiful Craftsmanship

Prayer is beautiful, and so the craftsmanship of this book is likewise, beautiful. Attractively designed four-colored endsheets grace the interior with durable binding. The Beauty of Prayer is printed on natural heavy weight paper with large easy-to-read font at 184 pages. The unique 6"x9" clothbound hardcover has metallic foil stamping and includes a dust jacket with raised spot matte varnish embossing. Every aspect of this book is crafted to uplift your spirit and open your eyes anew to the beauty of prayer.

Contents

How to Increase Your Prayer Life

1. Praying Habitually
Why Prayer Is Difficult

2. Praying Purposefully
Why Prayer Is Essential

3.Praying Privately
Why Prayer is Personal

4. Praying Continuously
Why You Are to Pray without Ceasing

How to Have Communion with God in Prayer

5. Praying Relationally
How to Have Communion with God in Prayer

6. Praying Inquisitively
How to Know God in Prayer

7. Praying Worshipfully
How to Worship and Enjoy God in Prayer

8. Praying Receptively
How to Listen to God in Prayer

9. Praying Honestly
How to Be Known by God in Prayer

How to Pray According to God's Will

10. Praying Biblically
How to Pray for God's Will

11. Praying Submissively
How to Pray for What You Want

12. Praying Persistently
How to Pray for What You Need

13. Praying Dogmatically
How to Pray for What God Wants You to Have

How to Pray in the Spirit

14. Praying Powerfully
How to Pray in the Holy Spirit

15. Praying Objectively
How to Listen to God's Word When You Pray

16. Praying Spiritually
How to Listen to God's Spirit When You Pray

17. Praying Subjectively
How to Listen to Your Conscience When You Pray

How to Pray in Faith

18. Praying Effectually
Why Praying in Faith Is Essential

19. Praying Confidently
What It Means to Pray in Faith

20. Praying Expectantly
How to Pray in Faith

How to Prevail with God in Prayer

21. Praying Fervently
How to Pray with All of Your Heart

22. Praying Analytically
How to Pray with All of Your Mind

23. Praying Profusely
How to Pray with All of Your Soul

Endnotes

Endorsements

“Regardless of how long you have been a Christian, this book offers a refreshing and transformative exploration of prayer. The author skillfully identifies common obstacles to prayer and then presents a beautiful portrayal of the intimate art of conversing with the living God. With concise, practical chapters infused with Scripture, this book is an invaluable resource for personal reflection or group study. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking to deepen their prayer life.”
—Dr. Conrad Mbewe, Pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church and founding chancellor of the African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia

“Every Christian faces a daily struggle with their prayer life. The book you hold in your hands will not only show you why you ought to pray regularly, but it will also encourage you to do so by teaching you not just about the importance of prayer, but also about its beauty—the beauty of cultivating an intimate and delightful communion with the God who hears the prayers of His people.”
—Sugel Michelén, Author of From and Before God: A Practical Introduction to Expository Preaching Pastor of Iglesia Bíblica del Señor Jesucristo Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

About the Author

Jeffrey D. Johnson is the founding pastor of Grace Bible Church and President of Grace Bible Theological Seminary in Conway, Arkansas, where he resides with his wife, Letha, and their four children. He is the author of several books, including The Church, He Died for Me, The Kingdom of God, The Absurdity of Unbelief, and The Sovereignty of God.