Pray Intentionally: The Christian's Prayer Library — Part 1 Pray Intentionally The Christian’s Prayer Library — Part 1 of 2 Six influential prayer books that have helped Christians worship, confess, listen, and live in God’s presence Christians first learn to pray from Scripture, especially from the Psalms, the prayers of Jesus, and the Lord’s Prayer. Across the centuries, faithful writers have also gathered biblical prayers, devotional reflections, and practical patterns that help believers put those scriptural truths into words. The first six works in this prayer library range from historic liturgy and Puritan devotion to continual communion with God and modern biblical teaching. − MORE − OPEN IT The disciples did not ask Jesus merely for information about prayer. They asked, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). Jesus answered with a pattern that begins with God’s name, kingdom, and will before turning to daily n...

Pray Intentionally: The Christian's Prayer Library — Part 2 Pray Intentionally The Christian’s Prayer Library — Part 2 of 2 Four enduring classics and twelve modern resources for a faithful, informed, and world-embracing prayer life Part 1 introduced six influential prayer books that teach believers to worship, confess, listen, and remain attentive to God. Part 2 completes the library with four more historic works and then turns to modern resources that help Christians organize prayer, hear Scripture, pray for the nations, and continue learning through trusted Bible ministries. The purpose is not to collect tools for their own sake, but to use them wisely as guides back to God’s Word and God’s presence. − MORE − OPEN IT The New Testament presents prayer as personal, congregational, persistent, watchful, thankful, and outward-looking. Jesus taught His disciples to pray for God’s kingdom, daily provision, forgiveness, and deliverance. Paul urged believers to pray continu...