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The Lost Art of Praying Together: Rekindling Passion for Prayer
When the early church in Jerusalem prayed, an angel delivered Peter from execution. When Paul and Silas prayed, an earthquake shattered their prison door. God responds when His people unite their voices in prayer. So why is praying together a lost art for many Christians today? How can we reclaim the blessings of corporate prayer, and what can happen when we do?
In The Lost Art of Praying Together , James Banks reminds us that where two or three are gathered together in the name of Jesus, Jesus himself is present and amazing things can happen. Through the Scriptures and other real-life stories, Dr. Banks encourages you to rediscover the power and the rewards of joining together in prayer.
This book is filled with practical insights and several helpful tools, including "Prayer Confidence Builders" and questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter. Eight separate appendices provide even more practical information and helps for starting prayer groups and encouraging new life in existing groups and churches.
In The Lost Art of Praying Together , James Banks reminds us that where two or three are gathered together in the name of Jesus, Jesus himself is present and amazing things can happen. Through the Scriptures and other real-life stories, Dr. Banks encourages you to rediscover the power and the rewards of joining together in prayer.
This book is filled with practical insights and several helpful tools, including "Prayer Confidence Builders" and questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter. Eight separate appendices provide even more practical information and helps for starting prayer groups and encouraging new life in existing groups and churches.
- GenresPrayerChristianity
160 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2009
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About the author
James Banks
119 books9 followersDr. James Banks is the author of Prayers for Prodigals, Prayers for Your Children, Praying the Prayers of the Bible, Praying Together, and Praying with Jesus. Through books, blog posts, and magazine articles, he regularly encourages people to pray. Dr. Banks has been a pastor and church planter for more than twenty-five years and lives in Durham, North Carolina with his wife, Cari.
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June 3, 2017
This book is very good, and I think I could've given it 4 stars instead of 3. But when you've read works by great masters like St. Teresa of Avila, Pope Benedict XVI, and Cardinal Sarah, well you're bound to compare *sigh* However, 3-star rating is already good for me, and here's why.
If you're looking for an in-depth study of prayer or anything related to it (silence, liturgy, fellowship), this book is not for you. If you're starting a prayer meeting or a prayer group but have never started or attended one before and you need practical guidance, then this is the book for you! Sure, the first few chapters elaborate on the theological and spiritual importance of praying together, supported by Scripture, but after a while it gets repetitive (understandably so because this is not a Catholic book, which usually has a much larger and deeper treasury of spiritual wisdom).
The strength of the book lies on its highly practical pointers about what an ideal prayer meeting would look like, and also the things to consider when you want to start one. It addresses common issues such as the awkwardness of praying in front of other people and the trap of falling into "preachy prayers". The author understands really well the difficulties of praying together in modern times.
For Catholics who are not as used to prayer meetings as most Protestants are, this book is very encouraging. I think more Catholics—me included—should learn this so-called lost art. It's quite attractive when you think about it. When done right, it can make its members feel very much loved and cared for.
If you're looking for an in-depth study of prayer or anything related to it (silence, liturgy, fellowship), this book is not for you. If you're starting a prayer meeting or a prayer group but have never started or attended one before and you need practical guidance, then this is the book for you! Sure, the first few chapters elaborate on the theological and spiritual importance of praying together, supported by Scripture, but after a while it gets repetitive (understandably so because this is not a Catholic book, which usually has a much larger and deeper treasury of spiritual wisdom).
The strength of the book lies on its highly practical pointers about what an ideal prayer meeting would look like, and also the things to consider when you want to start one. It addresses common issues such as the awkwardness of praying in front of other people and the trap of falling into "preachy prayers". The author understands really well the difficulties of praying together in modern times.
For Catholics who are not as used to prayer meetings as most Protestants are, this book is very encouraging. I think more Catholics—me included—should learn this so-called lost art. It's quite attractive when you think about it. When done right, it can make its members feel very much loved and cared for.
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