Discovering How to Pray [Paperback]

Hope MacDonald (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 18, 1990

With an added study guide, this best-seller helps readers discover the nine steps of learning how to pray and grow into more meaningful prayer relationships with the Lord.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

%If you think there's nothing new that can be written on prayer - think again! In this practical and inspiring book, Discovering How to Pray, Hope MacDonald gives refreshing new insights into a perennial problem of Christians - how, when, where, and why we should pray. %The author distinguishes two kinds of prayer - "arrow" prayer (the kind we shoot up to God all day long) and the prayer of worship and intercession. Although arrow prayers are an important part of Christian life, says MacDonald, we cannot live on them unless they are "grounded upon the foundation of our prayers of worship and intercession." MacDonald outlines nine steps that can lead you to a meaningful life of prayer and worship: Making time to pray Finding a quiet place Worshiping and meditating Confession Time of thanksgiving Saying a prayer of protection Inner listening The prayer of faith Picturing the prayer as answered

From the Author

Hope MacDonald is a well-known speaker at retreats and churches throughout the country. She is the author of Discovering the Joy of Obedience, When Angels Appear, and Traditional Values for Today’s New Women. She and her husband, Harry, live in Seattle, Washington. They have three children and six grandchildren.

Dan MacDonald is the son of Hope and Harry. He is a graduate of Whitworth College and received his M. Div. Degree from Conservative Baptist Seminary in Denver, Colorado. The pastor of the Community Christian Fellowship Church in Edmonds, Washington, Dan lives with his wife, Kathy, and their two daughters in Lynnwood

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company (June 18, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310283612
• ISBN-13: 978-0310283614
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,015,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful! A must for every christian., April 19, 1998

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This review is from: Discovering How to Pray (Paperback)

It radically changed the way in which I look at prayer. I have read it at least 8 times in 15 years! I highly reccommend it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kicked off my journey into the wonderful world of prayer!, June 8, 2001

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This review is from: Discovering How to Pray (Paperback)

Over the course of many Young Life training sessions, I and several others, were guided through this book by the author, Hope MacDonald. It contains invaluable insights and steps in order to develop a deepening prayer life. I have read it several times as it's a wonderfully easy read and it constantly keeps me in check. She presents prayer as not only possible, but powerful. What an encouraging book!