prayer: Wrestling with God in Prayer and Meditation

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

So many of us learned about prayer as children, but years later, are we even really praying at all? True prayer is never lukewarm, ritualistic, flippant, or fatalistic. What we’re talking about here is earnest, fervent, heartfelt, intense, deep, groaning prayer—prayer that “wrestles” with God, that seeks after His blessing, and does not give up until an answer is given. Does this describe your prayers and the meditations of your heart? Or do you struggle with cold emotions, drifting thoughts, and not knowing what to say to God?

For a fresh perspective on prayer and meditation, we simply know of no one better at explaining things than Charles Spurgeon. In these 40 easy readings, Pastor Spurgeon will help you

•Faithfully seek after God’s blessing through deep, powerful, “wrestling” prayers
•Effectively call out to God in times of sickness, desperation, and need
•Persevere and persist when God seems to delay in answering your prayers
•Gain a greater understanding of God’s Word through thoughtful meditation

Widely regarded as one of the greatest Christian pastors, teachers, and evangelists in the English language, Charles Spurgeon lived and preached in London, England until 1892. Now, for the first time in print, many of Pastor Spurgeon’s most prayer-inspiring devotionals are gathered together in one place, completely updated in modern, easy English, accessible to a new generation of readers!

99 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 24, 2023

About the author

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of London's famed New Park Street Church (formerly pastored by the famous Baptist theologian, John Gill). The congregation quickly outgrew their building, moved to Exeter Hall, then to Surrey Music Hall. In these venues, Spurgeon frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000—all in the days before electronic amplification. In 1861, the congregation moved permanently to the newly constructed Metropolitan Tabernacle.

Reviews

[Magi Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I prefer Charles Sturgeon's original works. He wrote in English; we read English. What's the issue? He isn't difficult or complicated, as some have suggested. His prose is beautiful, and I wish it weren't oddly simplified in this version. For instance, the editors of this text have added quotation marks to metaphors and other figurative language, which grates on my nerves. Doing that is a literal grammar error, which you won't find in Spurgeon. Quotes indicate borrowed text and dialogue in English writing; they are never meant to emphasize metaphors. Also, the language updates are as obvious and obtuse as colorized classic films. A lighter hand would have helped.
Still, Charles Spurgeon was a giant of the faith, so enjoy his musings in this version or the author's original texts.

[Jessica Howard]

“During our time here on earth, the way to get closest to the gates of heaven is by kneeling in prayer at God’s throne of heavenly grace.”

“Short prayers are long enough. There were only three words in Peter’s plea to Jesus, but they were sufficient for his purpose. It’s not length, but rather strength of prayer that God desires.”

“Do you think that God will be any poorer if He gives you the riches He has promised? Is it possible that He would be any less holy for giving holiness to you? Do you honestly think that He will lose some of His purity by washing you from your sins?”

[Quin Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Took me from lukewarm prayer to actually spending time with God in prayer. Now I don’t feel whole each day, sometimes each hour, without genuinely setting my gaze on God and praying. The scriptures over 40 days really changed my life. Read this if you are wondering why Jesus prayed so much and for so long when it’s so tedious for you!

[Bruce Dinsman · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! Spurgeon is deep

I’ve had another chance to deepen my prayer life thanks to this wonderful little book. A little more than 30 days of prayer expanding. I find myself with more praise on my lips.

[Jan Schooley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a little gem.

The words and insights of. Charles Spurgeon are brilliant. They bring encouragement and comfort. I will read this over and over again.

[Calvin D. Wilde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Spells out clearly wonderfully our walk with the Lord. We get to bathe in God's word. We get to feel His presence. We get knowledge of us and of Jesus