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This has to be one of the best books ever written on prayer. Don't let the fact that it was written in the late '50s scare you. Rosalind Rinker wrote this book out of her own personal frustration with prayer groups and so-called prayer meetings. Our 21st century prayer groups can be just as unfulfilling as those she experienced half a century ago. If you really want to understand what she means when she says, "Prayer is a dialogue between two people who love each other", try what she suggests. Find one or two others to join you and follow her guidance. You'll find that prayer isn't dry and boring, rather it's a refreshing retreat that bring great blessings. If you're looking for a book that's not just philosophy and hype--you won't be disappointed in this one.

This book has given fresh focus to prayer with others; it's simple, short, has aids for use in study with others, but mostly, it's a book to help you PRAY! I loved the chapter on praying according to your faith.

I've read this book two times and it is one of the best books I have ever read on prayer. Conversational prayer will give you a new meaning to prayer, it allows you to communicate to God on a personal level. I highly reccomend this book to anyone who wants to know God through prayer.

Sometimes prayer is perceived as needing to be a high and lofty exercise of religion with flowery language that one must be "trained" in or spend years going to seminary to learn. Rosalind Rinker helps to dispel this perception and shows how easy it can be to have a very real and active prayer life.

The subtitle "Conversing With God" describes the main focus and type of prayer that Ms. Rinker refers to. Prayer is simply a conversation with God and not some formal theological exercise. Just as one would speak with a friend or family member, they can also speak with God. Just as a person might talk about the day with a friend, let Him know what's going on, thank and praise Him for the incredible things He's done and for who He is, and seek His wisdom for their life.

She also helps show how to incorporate prayer throughout the day and not just at designated times. In some Bible studies, people spend more time talking about prayer requests than actually praying. Rinker helps show how to structure prayer time so that it naturally flows like a conversation with the Holy Spirit prompting people to pray as they are led and as things come to mind. By making it more of a conversation, you both talk with the people in the group and with Jesus who is there with you.

She also addresses the risk of praying to impress other people or gain their approval by manufacturing emotion, fervency, or eloquent speech. This completely misses the point of prayer which is communicating with God. If one wishes to be eloquent and have people praise him or her for their great public speaking abilities, they should seek out alternate venues rather than "showing off" during times of prayer.

The book incorporates scripture passages as well as real life examples to illustrate conversational prayer. It also has a short devotional section at the back of the book which can be used to learn this style of prayer and engaging with God one on one.

The book is written in an easy to understand format and can be read very quickly. I recommend reading a chapter at a time to allow time to meditate on the chapter topic. If you would like good tips on improving your prayer life and how to communicate with God in a down to earth manner, this book offers very practical and easy steps to implement.

Next to the bible, this is one of the best books a Christian can read. It will encourage and help you when it comes to prayer. I am so greatful this book was written.

Our Sunday School teacher, a retired pastor, recommended this book to the class one Sunday. I ordered it the next day. After reading it, the following Sunday I recommended it to the class as well, and someone suggested we order copies for everyone who wanted one. THIRTY people requested the book, and now are asking the teacher to do a series of lessons with it. Rinker helps us understand that we can feel the presence of Jesus or the Holy Spirit or God as we pray in a conversational way. I found the section on personal prayer most helpful.

Is a great book to help in your personal or group prayer life to actually have a conversation with Jesus rather than just a formal prayer

This is a fantastic book on connecting and conversing with Christ. I felt this personally because There is someone in my family that I feel does'nt really connect with what they are saying to Christ , which when you pray you should feeeel that connection. They say that when two or more are gathered in his name Christ is there with you. My thought is that you and Christ make two ...

This book is the absolute best coverage of conversational prayer I have ever read. It gives good examples and leads in the right direction. WELL DONE!

This book has transformed our bible study. We have become a praying group and have seen God work in mighty ways through our lives.