The Meaning of PrayerAssociation Press, 1917 - 196 sayfa Harry Emerson Fosdick's investigation into prayer is presented as a course for the reader to undertake over a total of ten weeks, that they become familiar with the truths, facets and dimensions of praying. First published in 1917, this book continues to inspire and motivate many Christians to this day. We receive an explanation of what prayer is meant to accomplish, how it brings God's attention to the individual and allows Him to give nurture and favor. Quotations in the Biblical scripture provide further clarity, showing the reader how prayer plays a crucial role in becoming closer to the Lord. Fosdick also accounts for the hardships that many who embark on prayer encounter. Keeping one's attention on God is important, for evil thoughts and diversions can rob any Christian - even a seasoned believer - of the mindfulness required to pray correctly. The author determines that good deeds and thoughts between one's daily prayers are crucial, lest the believer find himself astray. The author is careful to provide daily exercises spread over the course of ten weeks. Perfect for introducing structure to your daily observances, or for discovering or returning to the Christian fold, this book offers readers a chance to develop their prayer and deepen their understanding of this vital practice. The conclusion of the book has a number of recommended works appended, that the Christian may continue his investigations. |
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... become in Paul an intelligent , persever- ing , and well - directed habit . As power of thought confused and weak in an Australian bushman , becomes in a Newton capable of grasping laws that hold the stars together , so prayer may begin ...
... become intelligent , dis- ciplined , and consecrated . The tendency to think is universal , but left as such , it is but the wayward and futile intellect of savages . Their powers of thinking are stagnant , called into activity by ...
... becomes nothing more than a power to be occasionally called in to our help . This is the conception of an Indian woman bowing at an idol's shrine . Her god is power , mys- terious and masterful , whose help she seeks in her emergen ...
... merely a tendency , it becomes nothing but a selfish , unin- telligent , occasional cry of need . But understood and dis- ciplined , it reveals possibilities whose limits never have been 17 THE NATURALNESS OF PRAYER [ I - c ]
... become a man , I have put away childish things . — I Cor . 13:11 . When Christ sets as our ideal the childlike qualities of sincerity and humility , he is not asking us to be childish . Many foolish prayers are offered by the well ...