Wrestling Prayer: A Passionate Communion with God [Paperback]

Eric Ludy (Author), Leslie Ludy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2009

Eric and Leslie Ludy have a strong platform among 20–to–40–year–olds—because their lives show that “Christian ideals,” when practically lived out, become realities that make the lives of Christians the most satisfying and challenging on earth.

In Wrestling Prayer, readers who hunger for this pattern of living will see that a great prayer life is more than a nice–sounding concept—it’s down–to–earth and attainable. Eric and Leslie urge transformation—

• from doubting God’s power to expecting His supernatural intervention
• from distance from God to connection with Him
• from the sense of falling short to the strength of victory
• from “bless this food” prayers to world–changing intercession
• from feeling defeated to setting people free

Readers whose concept of prayer has fallen into disrepair will newly desire to pray and bring God’s purposes to bear on earth. Wrestling Prayer will light a soul–fire that can burn bright and hot for years to come.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736921656
• ISBN-13: 978-0736921657
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Yes, I realize I look more like a nineteen year old golf caddy than I do a credible literary voice. I'm thirty seven and I still struggle with growing facial hair (I'm just glad I wasn't born Amish). I'm one of those guys that always wanted to be a football player, not a writer. However, I had a mom who was willing to give it to me straight - she told me, "Eric dear, you just aren't built for that sort of thing!" When I asked what sort of thing I was built for, she paused, considered it, and then said, "Well honey, you are built more like a golfer!"

That sort of says it right there. I'm not a fireman, a mighty business mogul, a black ops special forces warrior - I'm a writer (the golfer of the job world). Though it might not sound very epic, I absolutely love my life and I love what I do.

I think if you were to amass the total of my published work in book form thus far it would be approximately 3,300 pages. Now that number is a bit inflated due to the fact that a good chunk of those pages were penned in collaboration with my wife, Leslie. However, since Scripture says that we are "one", I figure its perfectly ethical to claim those 3,300 pages as my own.

I (along with Leslie) currently have 13 books published. We have another three waiting in the interminable publisher birth canal. I have authored five books for Multnomah/Random House publishers. "When God Writes Your Love Story: the ultimate approach to guy/girl relationships" is the book I'm probably most known for. It spent 18 months on the Christian best-seller list and ranks as one of the top three Christian relationship books of all time.

I have three books with Thomas Nelson publishers. My favorite of that collection is one entitled "Meet Mr. Smith". It's a hilarious book about "How to find Great S-x." The book hasn't done particularly well, but I think its a winner (Spoken like a true author).

We have another four books with Harvest House Publishers. And out of this collection is my newest work being released September 2008. It's entitled "The Bravehearted Gospel" and it packs quite a punch. I'm sure I'll find out who my friends really are when that book hits the shelves.

I live in the charming little town of Windsor, Colorado. I have the world's greatest wife and I have three precious little kiddos (Hudson, Harper, and Kipling) that bring a great deal of happiness to my life.

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book to change your spiritual life, September 1, 2009

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Janna R. Ryan (Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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Absolutely amazing book that will revolutionize your prayer life. I love how they take prayer from being "girly-girly" like "Oh God, please bless my family, and my day and bring peace to the earth." And they make it knock down, drag out, roll in the mud, wrestling prayer that will rattle the spiritual world and bring about change.

A departure from the books I've read by them on relationships and love and giving God control of your life. But something every Christian should be reading.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prayer moves the heart of God!, February 7, 2011

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Amanda Stanley (RI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wrestling Prayer: A Passionate Communion with God (Paperback)

Wrestling Prayer will change the way you view prayer - what it is capable of, and how you employ "the mightiest of all weapons that created natures can wield!" Eric and Leslie Ludy give us a look at the Bible's recipe for prayer. They do this by delving deeper into the supernatural exploits of King David's Mighty Men and how what they did in the physical is spiritually possible for our New Testament lives today.

Eric and Leslie share the writing of each chapter. First, Eric sets the stage and amps you up to fight the good fight, injecting molten steel into your spiritual spine. Then, Leslie grounds each chapter, mapping out the strategy for realistic application and victory. Together, they encourage and inspire their readers to believe that God is as big as He says He is and that through unwavering, faith-filled perseverance in prayer we can and will see His hand mightily move in our lives.

This book is a fantastic read that showcases the power of God and what He will do on behalf of His children who would, like Jacob, wrestle till the breaking of the day for the blessing. And, no, I'm not talking about the "prosperity movement" or the "name it and claim it" mind set. I'm not talking material "wants," but spiritual "needs." Prayers that the Lord Himself would pray, prayers that are in one accord with His Spirit and heart - those are the prayers God will answer. The Bible's recipe for prayer has been there since Creation. The Ludy's simply list the measurements, combine the ingredients and put it in the oven.

Eric and Leslie Ludy have a fire for Jesus Christ that isn't seen too often in our generation. Their zeal is contagious and as you embark upon this journey with them you can't help but catch it! I recommend this book to all Bible-believing Christians who desire to live with reckless abandon for their Saviour and King!


Note: I wouldn't have mentioned this at all because I didn't feel that it played a significant enough role in the book to warrant comment, but since Eric said that does I feel that I should say something. I agree with most all the Ludy's doctrinal beliefs except Eric's interpretation of Genesis 6:4 (starting on pg. 32). Not because I'm the "intellectual type" when it comes to the Bible (if God says it I esteem it, believe it, and preach it), but because I don't feel that the view presented in the book lines up with other Scriptures. It did give me a moment's pause, but like I said, I personally don't think it interfered with the message of the book. But, like anything else, if something doesn't line up with the Bible (our measuring rod), scrap it and move on. "Let God be true, but every man a liar." (Romans 3:4).

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Ever Written, July 29, 2009

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Kitty Jael Rowe (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wrestling Prayer: A Passionate Communion with God (Paperback)

My title isn't an exaggeration. I really think this was the best book ever written and I think every Christian needs to read it! It was so inspiring and I've been spending so much more time praying after reading this book and enjoying it, because this book gave me a totally new outlook on prayer. :)