Writing on the Wall: Prayers, Psalms and Laments of the Rising Culture

by Brian Heasley (Compiler), Carla Harding

These are the meditations of a messy spirituality, the life-affirming ramblings of ordinary people who never intended their thoughts to be published and widely read. These anonymous prayers come from the meek, the poor in spirit, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. Some of the authors might not even call themselves Christians, but they still believe in prayer and have dared to post their heart cries on the Internet, on university walls, on church walls and, even, on the walls of a brewery. Readers will appreciate these raw, honest non-religious psalms and lamentations. Full of life, the big and the small things, they address such issues as AIDS, a slice of pizza and rainbows. Or a teenager crying out for help with her compulsion to self abuse, an ex-con meditating on the meaning of freedom and a person contemplating the deep spiritual significance of a cereal package.

Genres: Prayer

139 pages, Paperback

First published June 5, 2007

Reviews

[Katherine Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very small book - only a few chapters, and it's essentially a collection of prayers that the author has collected - from bathroom walls to more official places.
What I lliked about the book - sometimes it's brutally honest. It's not always flowery. But I enjoyed the faith that is demonstrated in these prayers that are written. These prayers could be used as part of devotions.
It's an easy read. My intent was to read one prayer a day. (Unfortunately too many other books on my reading list - I did not finish this, even though quite easy). But it serves a purpose in faith.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those books that changes the way you look at things. I read this while working on writing my own lament for a seminary class, at it helped me to better frame my pain, my thoughts, and my fears. It brings into the forefront the pain we see across the world and helps us to understand the mourning that we watch walk by us every day. Take the time to sit down and read this, if only to open your eyes to what is already around you.

[Jt]

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