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The Kneeling Christian

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My title says it all. This small book is big on the theology of prayer. But it isn't written in a text book manner. Instead, this "unknown Christian" simply goes to the Scripture and points out to the reader how important prayer is to the life of a believer. The first chapter alone gets your attention. In it the author states that a person's greatest regret, once in heaven, will be to look back and wonder why he or she didn't pray more. When a person realizes how much can be gained by praying, it should astound us that we don't do it more.

This is one of the few books I own that is such a classic that I read it every year. It never grows old, because its message is truly timeless. I highly recommend it to new and older Christians of every persuasion!

An Unknown Christian expresses eloquently the reasons God calls us to prayer; what prayer is; the awesome power of God and His right to receive all honor and respect from His children; hindrances to prayer, and God's incredible promises to those who pray with a pure, unselfish motive for the sake of His Kingdom. This book has been an exceptional encouragement to me, and any Christian who reads it, I believe, will be taught more about effective, fervent prayer that touches the heart of God. The author addresses real issues which we all must grapple with and settle in our own hearts if we are to pursue a deeper life of prayer.

This book is invaluable. All you need is a Christian with a will to grow, this book , and the Holy Spirit, and your life will be changed!

Is there simpler truth than to Pray is to Live? I believe that the author of The Kneeling Christian would say no. This little book is moving in its plainness and powerful in its simplicity. Every Christian should be a Kneeling Christian.

This book examines the concept of prayerlessness in the Christian community of its day - and in looking at the promises of God in the Gospel of John, the author reaches some conclusions on why Christians don't pray and why, many times, it appears that God does not answer. The book is not for the faint at heart - this anonymous Christian writer, most likely an Anglican clergyman named Albert Richardson, is very, very serious about the issue of prayer. His closing comment in the book is this:

Prayer is our highest privilege, our gravest responsibility, and the greatest power God has put in our hands. Prayer, real prayer, is the noblest, the sublimest, the most stupendous act that any creature of God can perform.

And with this sentiment, the author points out that the problem with prayer isn't God - it's man! Prayerlessness stems not from God's inaction or inability, but rather from man's apathy, lack of discipline or even sin that hinders his prayers. The author also introduces the reader to some wonderful men and women of the faith who were prayer warriors - and this is done in an encouraging way that challenges all Christians to take this spiritual discipline more seriously.

Overall The Kneeling Christian is a very good read - it would make a great gift to a Christian friend wanting to deepen their prayer life and walk with the Lord - but read it first yourself!

I love this book and when ever I feel un motivated to pray our not in the "right" spirit to pray I read various Psalms in the Bible and I pick up this book and read a chapter and I'm completely recharged. It is a short read but certainly I well envolved one. I do enjoy it and hope that you will as well!

Are Christ's promises on prayer really true? If they are, why do most Christians pray so little? Can we claim saving faith and pray so little? Why is the Christian's prayer life the fiercest battleground of spiritual warfare? Why is Satan's greatest fear a child of God who truly prays in faith? This "Unknown Christian" author has been annointed by the Holy Spirit to answer these questions and convict the reader to lay claim to the true believer's privilege of prayer... and the joy of knowing our Lord hears and answers with all the power at His disposal when we pray aright.

I've bought over twenty copies of this book and have given them to friends and family. I've read it three times myself and will definitely re-read it again and again. It's the best book outside of the Bible itself. I recommend this book to EVERYONE!

Hands down, the best book on prayer I have ever read other than the Bible itself. Originally checked out from the library and ended up purchasing my own copy to read over and over. Highly recommend.

This book was truly amazing! It totally changed my perception of prayer and showed me exactly what true prayer is. Although it is not a very large book, it contains a very large truth! It's a must read for all Christians!