The Meaning of PrayerAssociation Press, 1915 - 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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... called by thy name . - II Chron . 6:32 , 33 . Note how this prayer takes for granted that any stranger coming from anywhere on earth is likely to be a praying man . Let us say to ourselves on this first day of our study , that in ...
... called into activity by accident , not well understood , carefully trained , and intelligently exercised . So prayer left to spasmodic use is a futile thing . In the one - hundred and seventh Psalm , a marvelous description of a storm ...
... 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- cies . When , therefore , we pray as she does , fitfully ...
... called on his father only when he needed legal aid . He ran his life with utter disregard of his father's character or purpose , and turned to him only when in desperate straits . The other son saw in his father's love the supreme ...
... called the twelve ; and he saith unto them , If any man would be first , he shall be last of all , and servant of all . And he took a little child , and set him in the midst of them : and taking him 22 [ II - 3 ] THE MEANING OF PRAYER.