GodliPress Classic Prayer Books

"LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY!" LUKE 11:1 "With Christ in the School of Prayer" offers a structured series of 31 short and concise, practical, and powerful lessons on prayer to fill the listener's heart with a hunger for God's presence. It has been updated with a study guide to ensure a deeper study of Andrew Murray's original message, while still holding firmly to his classic teaching and theology, and retaining the elegance of his writing style.

Prayer is the beating heart of our relationship with God. But why must it be in secret? Why does Jesus insist we close the door when we pray? In this classic guidebook, McIntyre draws from some of the great men of God who have gone before us: Spurgeon, Bonar, Luther, and others to reveal their own lives in prayer and what we can learn from them in order to find a greater commitment to communicating with God. His practical approach exposes the equipment we need to enter a secret place of prayer: • A quiet place • A quiet hour • A quiet heart Not only that, but he defines and explains the systematic way we can order our time in the "upper room:" • Worship • Confession • Request With such clear guidelines, backed up with Scripture and quotes from prominent Christians, this book will challenge you to go deeper in your time of secret prayer and point you to a rewarding, treasure-filled life in Jesus. "God brings books at their appointed times. The Hidden Life of Prayer arrived late but well-timed. This little jewel-strewn tapestry has done for me at 64 what Bounds' Power Through Prayer did at 34. I could be ashamed that I need inspiration for the highest privilege. But I choose to be thankful." -John Piper, author of A Hunger for God: Desiring God Through Fasting and Prayer "Every time I read this book, the Lord uses it to deepen my prayer life and encourage my faith. I strongly recommend it!" -Wayne Grudem, author of Systematic Theology

Full of insight, "The Prayer of Jabez" is a timeless prayer classic by the Prince of preachers that will fill the reader's heart with a hunger to seek God in Prayer. If you thought that the prayer of Jabez was about asking God for more stuff, read this revealing and challenging book by Charles H. Spurgeon that will give you a gospel-centered view of this Old Testament man, and his prayer for God's blessing. In this book, Spurgeon analyzes what it means to be blessed and the numerous sorts of blessings we might get, noting the benefits and drawbacks of each. He then guides us through the process of determining the sort of blessing we should seek, which looks to be consistent with what the Bible teaches. Also contained herein are many actual prayers as examples for everyone who desires the true blessings of God. Spurgeon's "The Prayer of Jabez" is a spiritual gem: small, beautiful, and of great value to the soul. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed... " 1 Chronicles 4:10

Are your prayers effective? Are your prayers answered? "In Ephesians 6:18, we read words that show the incredible importance of prayer very clearly and forcefully: "Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints." When we really stop to understand the meaning of these words and their context, we will say, "I must pray, pray, pray. I must put all my energy and all my heart into prayer. Whatever else I do, I must pray." Note the use of the word "all": "at all times," "with all prayer," "with all perseverance," "for all the saints." Note all the strong words: "prayer," "supplication," "perseverance." See the strong expression: "keep alert." Paul realized that humans are naturally lazy, especially towards prayer. How seldom we pray things through! How often do the church and the individual get right to the verge of a great blessing in prayer and just then let go, get drowsy, and quit? I wish these words "keep alert" would burn into our hearts. I wish the whole verse would burn into our hearts." - R. A. Torrey "How to Prayer Effectively" is a prayer classic that effortlessly guides even the most seasoned person of prayer into more profound, more significant prayer. It will renew your desire to seek God in prayer and guide you in best practices. Filled with a spirit of graciousness, Pastor, evangelist, and author R. A. Torrey explains the elements of biblical, powerful prayer that avail much. Torrey reveals that there is more to it than just mouthing requests to God. There is more to prayer than reciting the Lord's Prayer or following a technique. It is a way to find the very heart and will of God and have faith to see Him move as a result of us on our knees. You too can pray effectively. As Torrey says, "Pray for great things, expect great things, work for great things, but above all pray."