A Guide to Prayer for All Who Seek God: Paperback edition [Perfect Paperback]

Rueben P. Job (Author), Norman Shawchuck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006

A GUIDE TO PRAYER FOR ALL WHO SEEK GOD will become a treasured favorite for those hungering for God as the Christian year unfolds.

Each day offers guidance for an opening affirmation, a petition of prayer, and daily scripture selections. The "Readings for Reflection" reach back to early Christian classics and include voices from recently published works. Excerpts from writers such as Frederick Buechner, Joyce Rupp, Henri Nouwen, Mother Teresa, Howard Thurman, C.S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Wesley, and many others are arranged in weekly themes.

Job and Shawchuck also include spiritually grounded explanations of the seasons of the church year to introduce each section of the book. This edition in a paperback form.

This is a marvelous gift book for friends, family, or yourself for any occasion.

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About the Author

Rueben P. Job is a retired United Methodist bishop with a lifelong interest in the spiritual life. He is the author or coauthor of numerous articles and six books.Norman Shawchuck has served as pastor, professor, business president, spiritual director and author of numerous books and professional articles.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Upper Room (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835810011
• ISBN-13: 978-0835810012
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping in Step, January 11, 2007

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D. E. Nolt (Indian Head, PA) - See all my reviews
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Keeping in step with their previous books, Shawchuck & Job provide an effective booklet for personal worship/reflection/devotion.

A reformatting now places Sunday reading list at the beginning of the weekly readings making for simpler understanding for how to proceed through the week.

I recommend this book for all those who wish to seek God, seriously, consistently, and daily.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for a fulfilling life!, May 14, 2007

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Christina Marie Gonzales "Krys G" (Newport Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This is a wonderful daily devotional. It gives you prayers, inspirational stories, a psalm, and scripture. What more could you ask when seeking an intimate relationship with God, this book provides optimal guidance in this search.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help for Your Prayer Slump is Here!, June 1, 2011

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David P. Craig "Life Coach 4 God" (Tustin, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Guide to Prayer for All Who Seek God: Paperback edition (Perfect Paperback)

For those looking to break out of a "prayer slump" this is a very good place to start. I have used this book as a companion with me in my quiet time for close to a year, and it's been very helpful in keeping me focused, theological, devotionally inclined, and most importantly - it has nurtured my walk in intimacy with Jesus.

The book is divided into The Christian Calendar:

- The Season of Advent

- The Season of Christmas

- The Day of Epiphany

- The Season of Lent

- The Season of Easter

- The Day of Pentecost

- The Season of Pentecost

There are a total of 56 sections to guide you in meditation, prayer, and Bible readings for each day. One of the most important aspects of this guide to prayer are the sections for reflection - containing great writing with poignant theological, devotional, and practical insights gleaned from the writing of ancient and modern saints. I highly recommend any of the Prayer Guides in the "Upper Room Books" series.