Praying the Prayers of the Bible

U.S.A.: Discovery House Publishers, 2013. Soft cover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Synopsis: Spending time in prayer is necessary to develop and maintain a personal relationship with God. In Praying the Prayers of the Bible, author James Banks provides a collection of prayers to help readers engage in intimate conversations with God. Readers can find prayers of praise and thanksgiving, prayers for wisdom and direction, prayers for blessing, and much more. This powerful book of prayers encourages readers not only to strengthen their relationship with God, but also to apply His Word to their daily life. Readers can discover how to respond to God's invitation to draw nearer to Him as they pray the prayers of the Bible.From the Back Cover: My Heart has heard you say Come and talk with me. And my heart responds, Lord, I am coming.Psalm 27:8 It can be hard to wrap our minds around the fact that our all-powerful, all-knowing Creator wants to talk with us. What can we tell Him that He doesn't already know? The thought can leave us speechless. At other times, were speechless for other reasons the sorrow is too much, the pain is too strong. But God doesn't leave us trapped within ourselves, without words or hope. Hes given us His Word, which is full of prayers from His people. When we pray the prayers from Gods Word, we open our hearts and lives to deeper faith, renewed strength, fresh blessings, and Gods power to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. Praying the Prayers of the Bible - Find within this book the means for opening or deepening a channel of communication with the God who says, Come and talk with me. My prayer life has been enriched by this book and it will be a cherished part of my devotions in the years to come.Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie, 61st Chaplain of the U. S. Senate allows you to make the Bibles prayers your own. In these pages you'll find prayers of praising and honoring God, prayers to say thank you, prayers for daily needs, prayers for guidance and direction, and much more. Each section opens with a brief meditation and closes with prayer starters to help you jump-start your conversations with God.