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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... deals with men . In endeavoring to clear away the 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 ...
... deal of discussion about the efficacy of prayer ; and many 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 ...
... deal for yourself . In prayer we soothe our own spirits , calm our own anxieties , purify our own thoughts . Prayer is a helpful soliloquy ; a comforting monologue ; a noble form of auto - suggestion . " So men returning disappointed ...
... deal with reality in prayer , undis- turbed by the problems that often confuse us . For the standard objections to prayer - the reign of natural law making answer impossible , the goodness and wisdom of God making changes in his plans ...
... deal . Men say that they do not pray because to them God is not real , but a truer statement generally would be that God is not real because they do not pray . Granted a belief that God is , the practice of prayer is necessary to make ...