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The Prayer Matrix: Plugging into the Unseen Reality
David Jeremiah approaches the good news of God's willingness to respond to our prayers from a fresh angle, describing prayer as the built-in trigger for the good things that happen in this world. Readers will discover just how eagerly God is waiting to answer us. Like a loving father, He is always glad to have us come to Him as children with the things that are on our heart! Prayer delights God's heart, because He has ordained the processes of the world to work through the prayers of His people.
You Can Make a Difference
Your prayers mean more than you realize. At the moment you pray, you connect to the most powerful force in the universe. You become an integral part of the rich, complex communication network of prayer.
God has hard-wired the universe to work through prayer. It’s breathtaking to realize that the all-powerful God intends you to have such a huge part in the work of ushering in His kingdom for all eternity. Enter the matrix and discover the ultimate reality—a reality beyond your imagination.
Story Behind the Book
Even Dr. Jeremiah struggles with prayer. He has read near 100 books on the subject. God is just waiting for His people to pray so that He can pour out His abundant blessing on them. Nothing is too big or too small to bring to God. He is waiting for you to pour out your requests to Him—and become part of the prayer matrix.
You Can Make a Difference
Your prayers mean more than you realize. At the moment you pray, you connect to the most powerful force in the universe. You become an integral part of the rich, complex communication network of prayer.
God has hard-wired the universe to work through prayer. It’s breathtaking to realize that the all-powerful God intends you to have such a huge part in the work of ushering in His kingdom for all eternity. Enter the matrix and discover the ultimate reality—a reality beyond your imagination.
Story Behind the Book
Even Dr. Jeremiah struggles with prayer. He has read near 100 books on the subject. God is just waiting for His people to pray so that He can pour out His abundant blessing on them. Nothing is too big or too small to bring to God. He is waiting for you to pour out your requests to Him—and become part of the prayer matrix.
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David Jeremiah
800 books866 followersDr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, felt God’s calling on his life at a very early age. Born February 13, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Jeremiah was raised in a family deeply committed to ministry. At the age of eleven, Dr. Jeremiah and his family moved to Dayton, Ohio where his father, Dr. James T. Jeremiah, was the Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and in 1953 became the President of Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio.
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
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May 18, 2025
A lovely, brief book on the importance and practicalities of prayer. I especially enjoyed Dr. Jeremiah's relational breakdown of the Lord's Prayer, tips on daily journaling, as well as the impactful quotes from other books on the subject of prayer. I look forward to reading some of those also!
August 2, 2019
A very short book. It was only available as a downloadable audio. So that’s how accessed it. The reader was excellent.It has some great little stories in it and quotes from Oswald Chambers ,my favorite!
August 9, 2020
This was well written and excellent. I have journaled and written my prayers every morning for over 20 years and I can honestly say it has made the biggest difference in my life and my relationship with God.
May 22, 2019
Not bad.
August 29, 2022
This is a book that I intend to read over and over again. There are many nuggets of wisdom that I want to continue to remind myself about each time I read them.
February 27, 2024
Short book. Excellent read. Read it 3x in one week!
July 21, 2024
A short book that has a big impact as far as strengthening & encouraging those who would know God better.
December 23, 2024
Journal your prayers. To recognize that you are heard by God and to notice the prayers that have been heard.
July 12, 2025
Sin saberlo tenía una cita con este libro. Desde la primera vez que leí a David Jeremiah quedé enganchado con su estilo. Tiene esa habilidad de hablar sobre lo cotidiano elegantemente... Todos los libros de su autoría que he leído me han dejado algo especial. Este no fue la excepción.
Me gustó la brevedad del libro. Me sorprende que en 8 capítulos y menos de 100 páginas haya puesto bases tan profundas en uno de los temas más abordados en la literatura evangélica: La oración.
Este no es un libro de fórmulas. Algo deja en claro Jeremiah Aprendemos a orar orando, y esto es algo muy personal. No obstante, notar que las luchas de autor son similares a las del lector es algo muy poderoso. Atesoraré este librito para días futuros.
Como creyente, la oración es uno de los temas importantes de mi fe —y una de mis luchas de toda la vida—. Los consejos que presenta, desde corregir el enfoque hasta llevar un diario de oración, son tan sencillos como útiles. Es como tener una plática con un anciano sabio de tu iglesia local. Así ameno... Así de trascendente... Así de simple.
Hablo como alguien que no solo disfrutó de una buena lectura, sino que aprendió de ésta lecciones de vida. Algo que aprendí es la tendencia (errónea) de creer que Dios no quiere darnos lo que pedimos, por lo tanto debemos convencerlo en oración. Esta creencia hace mucho daño. El cuadro que Jesús nos pinta del Padre es uno muy distinto: El anhela proveer para las necesidades de sus hijos. Es un Padre bueno.
La teología en el libro no es compleja o demasiado profunda. Se tocan pasajes emblemáticos sobre la oración en los evangelios. El enfoque es lo práctico de cada enseñanza de Jesús... ¿Cuáles son los temas tratatos? Perseverancia, urgencia, y beneficios de la oración, entre otros.
Este libro también contiene citas de otros autores como J. Piper y O. Chambers, cosa que aprecio bastante ¡Sabiduría en pequeñas dosis!
Me gustó la brevedad del libro. Me sorprende que en 8 capítulos y menos de 100 páginas haya puesto bases tan profundas en uno de los temas más abordados en la literatura evangélica: La oración.
Este no es un libro de fórmulas. Algo deja en claro Jeremiah Aprendemos a orar orando, y esto es algo muy personal. No obstante, notar que las luchas de autor son similares a las del lector es algo muy poderoso. Atesoraré este librito para días futuros.
Como creyente, la oración es uno de los temas importantes de mi fe —y una de mis luchas de toda la vida—. Los consejos que presenta, desde corregir el enfoque hasta llevar un diario de oración, son tan sencillos como útiles. Es como tener una plática con un anciano sabio de tu iglesia local. Así ameno... Así de trascendente... Así de simple.
Hablo como alguien que no solo disfrutó de una buena lectura, sino que aprendió de ésta lecciones de vida. Algo que aprendí es la tendencia (errónea) de creer que Dios no quiere darnos lo que pedimos, por lo tanto debemos convencerlo en oración. Esta creencia hace mucho daño. El cuadro que Jesús nos pinta del Padre es uno muy distinto: El anhela proveer para las necesidades de sus hijos. Es un Padre bueno.
La teología en el libro no es compleja o demasiado profunda. Se tocan pasajes emblemáticos sobre la oración en los evangelios. El enfoque es lo práctico de cada enseñanza de Jesús... ¿Cuáles son los temas tratatos? Perseverancia, urgencia, y beneficios de la oración, entre otros.
Este libro también contiene citas de otros autores como J. Piper y O. Chambers, cosa que aprecio bastante ¡Sabiduría en pequeñas dosis!
September 5, 2013
A short book on why we should appreciate the gift of prayer and a few tips on improving the consistency of your prayer life.
This is not a deep study guide, but a reminder of the importance of prayer, a summary of the Bible's teaching on prayer, and a few observations from the prayer life of Jesus that we can strive for in our own life. I'm finishing up a much longer study of prayer in the Psalms, but still found this book to be worth the time it takes to read. If you know someone who's attention span is too short for longer studies, this is a book to give. If you are wondering what to take up for study next, this is a book to get you started on studying what the Bible says about prayer.
This is not a deep study guide, but a reminder of the importance of prayer, a summary of the Bible's teaching on prayer, and a few observations from the prayer life of Jesus that we can strive for in our own life. I'm finishing up a much longer study of prayer in the Psalms, but still found this book to be worth the time it takes to read. If you know someone who's attention span is too short for longer studies, this is a book to give. If you are wondering what to take up for study next, this is a book to get you started on studying what the Bible says about prayer.
March 28, 2015
"Whatever we need, we must ask for it" ~ David Jeremiah, The Prayer Matrix, page 16
A.S.K.
Ask
Seek
Knock
The above is three main points of what Jesus was saying in Matthew 7:7: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
I really liked this acronym as it simply summaries what we are called to do in prayer. Jesus, then goes on after this teaching and says, "For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Asking is the seed for receiving.
Seeking is the seed for finding.
Knocking is the seed for doors opening.
Great book that teaches why we pray and why God requires our prayers to move upon the earth.
A.S.K.
Ask
Seek
Knock
The above is three main points of what Jesus was saying in Matthew 7:7: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
I really liked this acronym as it simply summaries what we are called to do in prayer. Jesus, then goes on after this teaching and says, "For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Asking is the seed for receiving.
Seeking is the seed for finding.
Knocking is the seed for doors opening.
Great book that teaches why we pray and why God requires our prayers to move upon the earth.
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December 19, 2012I've grown fond of saying that 90% of good preaching is simply Reminder. While much of this book is simply Reminder, some of the other 10% is found in the practical, reasonable suggestions Mr. Jeremiah offers.
Quick, easy read. It reminds me of a game I like ("Othello"): a minute to learn, a lifetime to master.
Quick, easy read. It reminds me of a game I like ("Othello"): a minute to learn, a lifetime to master.
April 17, 2012
This is a slim, inspiring book full of reasons why God wants us to pray and how prayer is our direct line to God. I loved it!
May 5, 2012
A Very good book for those wanting to start a prayer life or rejuvinate prayer. A quick read full of practical truths to get started and continue prayer life!
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