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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... reason . Oh , do it ! Thou must do it ! Yea , Thou alone must do it ! Not mine , but Thine , is the cause . For my own self , I have nothing to do with these great and earthly lords . I would prefer to have peaceful days , and to be out ...
... reasons are given us why we should not pray , whilst others are given us why we should . But in all this very little is said of the reason why we do pray . . . . The reason why we do pray is simply that we cannot help praying . " Our ...
... reason , he answered : " When a man has done everything in his power , there remains nothing but the help of the gods . " Anything— peril , responsibility , anxiety , grief - that shakes us out of our mere opinions , down into our ...
... reasons for our failure to make the most out of our power to pray . To that end read these verses representing two aspects of the Master's life : We must work the works of him that sent me , while it is day : the night cometh , when no ...
... reason why keen observers note that our genera- tion is marked by practical efficiency and spiritual shallow- ness ? May we not hope to keep in ourselves the best gains of this efficient age and at the same time recover the " practice ...