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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... DIFFICULTIES .... VI . PRAYER AND THE REIGN OF LAW . VII . UNANSWERED PRAYER ...... VIII . PRAYER AS DOMINANT DESIRE IX . PRAYER AS A BATTLEFIELD . X. UNSELFISHNESS IN PRAYER . SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY xi I 20 39 55 71 92 113 133 152 172 ...
... difficulties that hamper fellowship with this living God , the book has used the Scrip- ture as the basis of its thought . But the passages of Scrip- ture quoted are not employed as proof texts to establish an opinion ; they are ...
... difficulty , by a resolute effort , the soul succeeds in fixing its thought on divine things . The third is when the soul finds it hard to turn away from God . " And if from all others , one looks to the Hebrew people , with what ...
... in critical need . He never came to him for friendly conference , never sought his advice , in little difficulties never was comforted by his help . He did not make his father his confidant 15 THE NATURALNESS OF PRAYER [ I - c ]
... difficulty with prayer in our individual experience . At least , so one of the psalmists felt . My God , my God , why hast ... difficulties ; and even persistency in prayer accomplishes nothing . Then he remem- bers that prayer is not ...