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Why pray? In his book, The Weapon of Prayer, Edward Bounds states: “The life of the individual believer, his personal salvation, and personal Christian graces have their being, bloom, and fruitage in prayer.” As a chaplain in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War, Bounds initiated weekly prayer sessions to strengthen the spiritual state of his local area. His wisdom has impacted Christ-seekers for decades, and his words are as powerful now as they were in the 1800’s. Bounds reminds us that throughout Biblical history, many of God’s greatest movements were incited by the prayers of God’s people. According to Bounds, prayer must be a priority. Other Christian duties, such as sacred works, communion, and church activities, cannot and should not take the place of prayer. To eliminate prayer from our daily lives is to abandon communication with God. It is through prayer that we have the opportunity to share our deepest sorrows, joys, and desires with the only one who can truly comfort us. To remind readers that God’s presence steadfastly endures, Bounds concludes his piece by providing modern examples of the power of prayer.
Emmalon Davis
CCEL Staff Writer
This edition features an artistic cover, a new promotional introduction, an index of scripture references, and links for scripture references to the appropriate passages.
Emmalon Davis
CCEL Staff Writer
This edition features an artistic cover, a new promotional introduction, an index of scripture references, and links for scripture references to the appropriate passages.
From the Back Cover
What is more important than ministry? What is, in fact, the one thing that "puts God to work"? Prayer! In response to His children's prayers and petitions, God has promised to answer, to do , an to give us "all things whatsoever." E.M. Bounds expounds on God's need of people who pray. He explains:-Why prayer moves God to act-How busyness in church activities can hinder prayer-Why Jesus could not dispense with prayer-How the early apostles gave themselves to prayer-Why effective preaching depends on effective praying-Why we need to intercede for others-Why prayer is essential in God's kingdomInspiring sketches of the prayer lives of dedicated Christians, such as David Brainerd, George Mller, and Jonathan Edwards are included. Learn how you, too, can prepare yourself for effective participation in the highest calling Christ has given the church--to advance God's kingdom through prayer."Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." -Jeremiah 33:3
