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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... petitions , such as the one below , to see that he did not mean by this to declare prayer irrational ; he meant to stress the fact that praying is first of all a native tendency . It is a practice like breathing or eating in this ...
... petition , " King Zeus , grant us the good whether we pray for it or not , but evil keep from us , though we pray for it . " If today one crosses the borders of Christianity into Mohammedanism , not only will he find formal prayer five ...
... anguish we have cried for things on which the worth and joy of life seemed utterly to depend , our faith has been staggered by the impotence of our petition and the seeming indifference 29 PRAYER AS COMMUNION WITH GOD [ II - c ]
Harry Emerson Fosdick. by the impotence of our petition and the seeming indifference of God . We have entered into Tennyson's crushing doubt : " O mother , praying God will save Thy sailor , -while thy head is bow'd , His heavy - shotted ...
... petition where the Master thrice returned with blood - stained face , to cry , " Let this cup pass " ( Matt . 26:39 ) , had " No " for an aswer . Neither did prayer mean to Jesus merely the reflex action of his own mind . Jesus prayed ...