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The Daniel Prayer: The Prayer That Moves Heaven and Changes Nations by Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham
Many people today find that their prayers don't 'work'. And like a broken phone or TV remote, they throw prayer out as unnecessary 'clutter' in their busy lives. Anne Graham Lotz has found that while prayer does work, sometimes the 'pray-ers' don't. So she has turned to the prophet Daniel for help.
The Daniel Prayer is born deep within your soul, erupts through your heart, and pours out on your lips - words created by and infused with the Spirit of God, quivering with spiritual electricity. It's really not an everyday type of prayer. It's a prayer birthed under pressure, sometimes heartache or grief. It can be triggered by a sudden revelation of hope: an answer to prayer, a promise freshly received, a miracle that lies just over the horizon...
This book will help you to pray - effectively - for your nation, for your family, and for yourself. In it, Anne answers such questions as...
Does God only hear the prayers of good people?
How do I know the God to whom I pray will listen?
How do I know God cares about my prayer?
How do I know God will answer my prayer?
Why should I pray at all?
Does it matter where I am when I pray?
Are words in prayer all that matter, or does my attitude affect prayer?
And most crucial of all - what difference does my prayer actually make?
Join Anne in a thrilling discovery of prayer that really works.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 10, 2016
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Anne Graham Lotz
151 books254 followersLotz is the child of Billy Graham & Ruth Bell Graham
Anne Graham Lotz (born May 1948) is an American Christian evangelist. She is the second daughter of evangelist Billy Graham and his wife Ruth Graham. Anne Graham Lotz accepts speaking invitations worldwide, is founder of AnGeL Ministries, and an award-winning author.
Anne Graham Lotz (born May 1948) is an American Christian evangelist. She is the second daughter of evangelist Billy Graham and his wife Ruth Graham. Anne Graham Lotz accepts speaking invitations worldwide, is founder of AnGeL Ministries, and an award-winning author.
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August 15, 2016
Desiring to learn what the Bible teaches us about prayer, I selected Anne Graham Lotz’ newest book The Daniel Prayer. Unfortunately, after reading this book, I cannot recommend it because it’s off base theologically.
One of the first things Anne should have noted was the importance of not taking Scripture out of context. But it wasn’t until page 181 that she notes the “danger of taking God’s Word out of context and manipulating it so that it seems to speak personally and specifically.” But at this point in the book, she has already taken Scripture out of context and read into it and misapplied it many times, rather than reading what it says in context.
One of the phrases Anne uses throughout this is “prayer which moves Heaven.” She uses it a lot. It seemed like she was substituting Heaven for God the Father. Heaven isn’t moved, but God may be moved by our prayers.
Many times in this book Anne does eisegesis; she reads into the Scripture based on her own thoughts and ideas as opposed to exegesis interpreting the Scripture based on what it says in context.
Page 49 – “God reassured me from 1 John 2:27 that I had received an anointing from Him, so I was not to worry.”
Page 54 – “Noah claimed God’s promise of salvation by doing everything exactly as God said.” Noah believed and obeyed God.
Page 58 – Anne tells about her daughter Rachel-Ruth calling her about the 276 Nigerian girls who had been kidnapped by Boko Haram. She found it significant that in Acts 27:37, the number of people on board Paul’s ship was 276. “And we will pray until all 276 are safely home, either with their parents in Nigeria, or with their Heavenly Father.” Feeling prompted to pray by a Scripture verse is fine, but taking that verse out of context is not good.
Page 61 – Talking about 2 Chronicle 7:13-15, “If a promise could be worn out from use, this one might be tattered beyond recognition. But promises cannot be worn out. They are just as valid today as when they were first issued.” This verse pertains to the nation of Israel, not the United States of America. It is good when a believer humbles themselves and repents and but it’s not good to take a verse context and misapply it.
Page 70 – Anne speculates about the time when Jesus took three of his disciples, Peter, James and John, and was transfigured in their presence. “The lesson God drove home to me was this: Had Jesus invited all twelve of His disciples to draw aside with Him for a time of private prayer? Did only three of them accept His invitation? Did the other nine give excuses…?” Anne is reading into to Scripture. None of the Gospels indicate that Jesus invited all twelve of the disciples.
Page 88 – Anne talks about the time she was speaking to the “United Nations General Assembly and presented the Gospel as the only way to have genuine, permanent world peace.” The Gospel message is not a way to achieve world peace. The Gospel message is for individuals, calling for sinners to repent of their sins, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and His atoning death on the cross which paid the penalty in full for their sins so that they could be forgiven. The Gospel message is for sinners to have peace with God the Father through Jesus Christ the Son.
Page 110 – “Ask Him (God) to give you experiences, as He did Daniel, that will help to build your confidence in Him.” Is that scriptural? Or should we instead read God’s Word and believe it and take God as His Word?
Page 125 – Anne references a book by Charles Finney and talks about preparing your heart for revival. She encourages believers to examine themselves for sin and shares a list of areas to look at from Finney’s book. Isn’t looking at our sin and repenting a good thing? Yes it can be, yet Charles Finney was not the most sound theologically. He denied our moral depravity and sin nature. He also denied God’s sovereignty in salvation. His influence is seen today in the seeker-sensitive movement.
There were a couple (page 155 and 160) of times that Anne used Scripture verses and called them prayer, when in fact they were people talking to a Person who was there with them (the Lord Jesus Christ or an Old Testament appearance of the Lord).
Extra-biblical reference – On page 170, Ann shares from Jewish history about Honi who prayed for rain during a severe drought in Jerusalem. This prayer is not scriptural and it certainly does not seem humble, but instead is commanding the Lord.
On page 253, Anne is encouraging readers to pray The Daniel Payer. “Could it be that God wants to reassure you…and this book is God’s message to you. God has heard your prayer. Heaven has been move and nations are being changed, one person at a time.” Wow…that is a pretty bold for Anne to speak for God.
There are other examples I could list, but I think you get the picture. Don’t take Scripture of out context. Don’t take a promise that God made to an individual or nation and try to make it your own. You may be encouraged or strengthened in your faith and trust in God based on Scripture, but don’t twist it or take it out of context.
Based on the above examples, and many more that I left out, I do not recommend The Daniel Prayer by Anne Graham Lotz.
I would like to thank BookLook and Zondervan Publishers for the opportunity to read The Daniel Prayer in exchange for an honest review. I was under no obligation to give a favorable review.
One of the first things Anne should have noted was the importance of not taking Scripture out of context. But it wasn’t until page 181 that she notes the “danger of taking God’s Word out of context and manipulating it so that it seems to speak personally and specifically.” But at this point in the book, she has already taken Scripture out of context and read into it and misapplied it many times, rather than reading what it says in context.
One of the phrases Anne uses throughout this is “prayer which moves Heaven.” She uses it a lot. It seemed like she was substituting Heaven for God the Father. Heaven isn’t moved, but God may be moved by our prayers.
Many times in this book Anne does eisegesis; she reads into the Scripture based on her own thoughts and ideas as opposed to exegesis interpreting the Scripture based on what it says in context.
Page 49 – “God reassured me from 1 John 2:27 that I had received an anointing from Him, so I was not to worry.”
Page 54 – “Noah claimed God’s promise of salvation by doing everything exactly as God said.” Noah believed and obeyed God.
Page 58 – Anne tells about her daughter Rachel-Ruth calling her about the 276 Nigerian girls who had been kidnapped by Boko Haram. She found it significant that in Acts 27:37, the number of people on board Paul’s ship was 276. “And we will pray until all 276 are safely home, either with their parents in Nigeria, or with their Heavenly Father.” Feeling prompted to pray by a Scripture verse is fine, but taking that verse out of context is not good.
Page 61 – Talking about 2 Chronicle 7:13-15, “If a promise could be worn out from use, this one might be tattered beyond recognition. But promises cannot be worn out. They are just as valid today as when they were first issued.” This verse pertains to the nation of Israel, not the United States of America. It is good when a believer humbles themselves and repents and but it’s not good to take a verse context and misapply it.
Page 70 – Anne speculates about the time when Jesus took three of his disciples, Peter, James and John, and was transfigured in their presence. “The lesson God drove home to me was this: Had Jesus invited all twelve of His disciples to draw aside with Him for a time of private prayer? Did only three of them accept His invitation? Did the other nine give excuses…?” Anne is reading into to Scripture. None of the Gospels indicate that Jesus invited all twelve of the disciples.
Page 88 – Anne talks about the time she was speaking to the “United Nations General Assembly and presented the Gospel as the only way to have genuine, permanent world peace.” The Gospel message is not a way to achieve world peace. The Gospel message is for individuals, calling for sinners to repent of their sins, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and His atoning death on the cross which paid the penalty in full for their sins so that they could be forgiven. The Gospel message is for sinners to have peace with God the Father through Jesus Christ the Son.
Page 110 – “Ask Him (God) to give you experiences, as He did Daniel, that will help to build your confidence in Him.” Is that scriptural? Or should we instead read God’s Word and believe it and take God as His Word?
Page 125 – Anne references a book by Charles Finney and talks about preparing your heart for revival. She encourages believers to examine themselves for sin and shares a list of areas to look at from Finney’s book. Isn’t looking at our sin and repenting a good thing? Yes it can be, yet Charles Finney was not the most sound theologically. He denied our moral depravity and sin nature. He also denied God’s sovereignty in salvation. His influence is seen today in the seeker-sensitive movement.
There were a couple (page 155 and 160) of times that Anne used Scripture verses and called them prayer, when in fact they were people talking to a Person who was there with them (the Lord Jesus Christ or an Old Testament appearance of the Lord).
Extra-biblical reference – On page 170, Ann shares from Jewish history about Honi who prayed for rain during a severe drought in Jerusalem. This prayer is not scriptural and it certainly does not seem humble, but instead is commanding the Lord.
On page 253, Anne is encouraging readers to pray The Daniel Payer. “Could it be that God wants to reassure you…and this book is God’s message to you. God has heard your prayer. Heaven has been move and nations are being changed, one person at a time.” Wow…that is a pretty bold for Anne to speak for God.
There are other examples I could list, but I think you get the picture. Don’t take Scripture of out context. Don’t take a promise that God made to an individual or nation and try to make it your own. You may be encouraged or strengthened in your faith and trust in God based on Scripture, but don’t twist it or take it out of context.
Based on the above examples, and many more that I left out, I do not recommend The Daniel Prayer by Anne Graham Lotz.
I would like to thank BookLook and Zondervan Publishers for the opportunity to read The Daniel Prayer in exchange for an honest review. I was under no obligation to give a favorable review.
June 8, 2016
Review:
Anne Graham Lotz writes about the Daniel Prayer on two levels—she takes the literal prayer and describes the implications of praying that prayer in the United States for our nation. She also uses the ethos behind the prayer as a symbol of how to pray desperate, biblically-based, sacrificial prayers of commitment that will move heaven. Although Lotz weaves Scripture principles on prayer throughout the book, she also shares how God has shaped her prayer life. For example, as she speaks of the confession in the Daniel Prayer she says, “Out of the sixteen verses covered by Daniel’s Prayer in chapter 9, twelve of them confessed sin. Not ‘their’ sin but ‘our’ sin. All through his prayer, Daniel uses plural pronouns…We may never have another great awakening in our nation until you and I stop pointing the finger at ‘them’ and deal with the sin in our own hearts and lives.” When God made her examine her own heart she adds: “All together, my time of conviction, confession, and cleansing lasted for seven days. God took seven days to clean me up and I was in ministry…Once our hearts are broken for our own sin, then we are ready to intercede with God for the sins of others” (pp. 123, 129, 131).
Her counsel is wise when she adds: “The Daniel Prayer does not teach us to pray for what we want God to do for us or for our family or for our church or for our nation or for our world. The Daniel Prayer teaches you and me to pray until we enter into the very heart of the Father and discover what it is He wants to do for us or what He wants to give us. We can discover His wants through the promises in His word which the Holy Spirit will impress on our hearts…We have already seen that Daniel was reading Jeremiah when he came across the promise from God that compelled him to pray”(pp.158, 161).
She believes prayer that can move Heaven and change nations “is prayer that is wholly, totally, exclusively centered on God. We pray absolutely convinced that if God does not come through for us, we won’t come through…But for those who put their trust in Him and Him alone, they discover He is the God of the impossible who finds great delight in revealing His power in making a way where there is no way. He is a God of miracles who also loves to encourage us in prayer” (p.173).
Wise counsel from a wise woman.
M.L. Codman-Wilson, Ph.D., 6/8/16
Anne Graham Lotz writes about the Daniel Prayer on two levels—she takes the literal prayer and describes the implications of praying that prayer in the United States for our nation. She also uses the ethos behind the prayer as a symbol of how to pray desperate, biblically-based, sacrificial prayers of commitment that will move heaven. Although Lotz weaves Scripture principles on prayer throughout the book, she also shares how God has shaped her prayer life. For example, as she speaks of the confession in the Daniel Prayer she says, “Out of the sixteen verses covered by Daniel’s Prayer in chapter 9, twelve of them confessed sin. Not ‘their’ sin but ‘our’ sin. All through his prayer, Daniel uses plural pronouns…We may never have another great awakening in our nation until you and I stop pointing the finger at ‘them’ and deal with the sin in our own hearts and lives.” When God made her examine her own heart she adds: “All together, my time of conviction, confession, and cleansing lasted for seven days. God took seven days to clean me up and I was in ministry…Once our hearts are broken for our own sin, then we are ready to intercede with God for the sins of others” (pp. 123, 129, 131).
Her counsel is wise when she adds: “The Daniel Prayer does not teach us to pray for what we want God to do for us or for our family or for our church or for our nation or for our world. The Daniel Prayer teaches you and me to pray until we enter into the very heart of the Father and discover what it is He wants to do for us or what He wants to give us. We can discover His wants through the promises in His word which the Holy Spirit will impress on our hearts…We have already seen that Daniel was reading Jeremiah when he came across the promise from God that compelled him to pray”(pp.158, 161).
She believes prayer that can move Heaven and change nations “is prayer that is wholly, totally, exclusively centered on God. We pray absolutely convinced that if God does not come through for us, we won’t come through…But for those who put their trust in Him and Him alone, they discover He is the God of the impossible who finds great delight in revealing His power in making a way where there is no way. He is a God of miracles who also loves to encourage us in prayer” (p.173).
Wise counsel from a wise woman.
M.L. Codman-Wilson, Ph.D., 6/8/16
November 23, 2016
A call to pray. For the times we are experiencing now and the times that are about to come upon us, this book is just what is needed in this nation. It is a call to pray to God like we never have before. A call to go before the throne and not move until something changes. I learned so much from this book that I've read it once, skimmed it once and will continue to do so until I've gleamed as much as I can from it. It opened my eyes up to Daniel being more than just the man in the lion's den to Daniel being a prayer warrior and an impact for change. We all know prayer works but what if we worked at praying God's word for a change in our lives, in our homes and in our nation. Mrs Lotz encourages us to move from a me centered prayer to a prayer centered on God's Word.
Some people said she came for a name it and claim it standpoint on prayer, but I choose to see it differently. As with the case with her wanting a child and looking to the story of Hannah. Hannah was barren but prayed and fasted seeking God that her womb may be opened and that she could bare a child. God answered her prayer and she gave birth to Samuel. Mrs Lotz told her story about going to God in prayer and fasting for her ownself when she wanted to but could not get pregnant. She continued to do this she says for quite a while and God did answer her pray and gave her a son. Now she does state that she doesn't know if her prayer was answered because of the fasting but she also states that in time she became content(satisfied) in the state she was in with God and her husband and that if she had never become pregnant that would have been okay also. She didn't just name & claim she found reference in the Word to answered prayer and stood on that Word and she drew closer to God during this time. I think that that was part of the key to her answered prayer, drawing closer to the Father and desiring Him over anything.
Of course all our prayers won't be answered with a yes because what we pray is not always God's will, but the point is to search God's word and let it change our hearts and minds.
She covers three sections: Preparing, Pleading & Prevailing in prayer. In preparing for prayer, we have to prepare our hearts and minds to pray. To find that time and place to go to God. It's easy to put prayer on the back burner with so much going on in our lives, but its imperative that we make a conscience decision to make prayer a priority. In pleading in prayer, which it totally believe is so far removed from begging God or trying to manipulate Him, she writes about our choice to be fearless, faithful and focused in prayer. And then being confident that the God who hears us will answer us according to His will. At this point we have to move from our wants to putting our faith in God's goodness. Last in prevailing in prayer she touches on how our prayers are answered specifically, immediately or ultimately.
All in all this book left me with the sense that it's time to P.U.S.H. like Daniel.
Some people said she came for a name it and claim it standpoint on prayer, but I choose to see it differently. As with the case with her wanting a child and looking to the story of Hannah. Hannah was barren but prayed and fasted seeking God that her womb may be opened and that she could bare a child. God answered her prayer and she gave birth to Samuel. Mrs Lotz told her story about going to God in prayer and fasting for her ownself when she wanted to but could not get pregnant. She continued to do this she says for quite a while and God did answer her pray and gave her a son. Now she does state that she doesn't know if her prayer was answered because of the fasting but she also states that in time she became content(satisfied) in the state she was in with God and her husband and that if she had never become pregnant that would have been okay also. She didn't just name & claim she found reference in the Word to answered prayer and stood on that Word and she drew closer to God during this time. I think that that was part of the key to her answered prayer, drawing closer to the Father and desiring Him over anything.
Of course all our prayers won't be answered with a yes because what we pray is not always God's will, but the point is to search God's word and let it change our hearts and minds.
She covers three sections: Preparing, Pleading & Prevailing in prayer. In preparing for prayer, we have to prepare our hearts and minds to pray. To find that time and place to go to God. It's easy to put prayer on the back burner with so much going on in our lives, but its imperative that we make a conscience decision to make prayer a priority. In pleading in prayer, which it totally believe is so far removed from begging God or trying to manipulate Him, she writes about our choice to be fearless, faithful and focused in prayer. And then being confident that the God who hears us will answer us according to His will. At this point we have to move from our wants to putting our faith in God's goodness. Last in prevailing in prayer she touches on how our prayers are answered specifically, immediately or ultimately.
All in all this book left me with the sense that it's time to P.U.S.H. like Daniel.
January 22, 2021
I found this totally off base theologically: her premise seemed to be that if we read this, follow her ideas, and learn to pray with more “power,” then God gives us what we want.
I found her Scriptural basis for all that misleading and taken totally out of context.
I’ve never been a believer in the Prosperity Gospel, myself. Perhaps followers of that might enjoy this book.
I found her Scriptural basis for all that misleading and taken totally out of context.
I’ve never been a believer in the Prosperity Gospel, myself. Perhaps followers of that might enjoy this book.
September 28, 2020
I was challenged by this book to commit to prayer in a way I haven’t before. I read in conjunction with the Bible study. It’s worth reading in light of today’s culture.
July 4, 2024
Finished this book and left radically changed and convicted regarding my prayer life. At first, I was a little hesitant to read this book as I didn’t want to go searching for how to pray without first going to the Word of God and the title almost made me do a heart check to see if I am seeking to read this book from a view or expectation of a “genie in the bottle” wish list/request from God? Or is it to truly change my heart to the desires of the Lord and thankfully this book resulted in me reading through the book of Daniel multiple times in a way that focused on God, His heart, and how He provides and communicates. I really took my time on this book to ensure I didn’t just read to read it but rather, did not continue on to the next chapter until I had really implemented what I had learned in each chapter. I truly believe this book will be a blessing to all who read it!
February 20, 2025
As always, not surprising Anne Graham Lotz delivers once again in this book about Daniel's prayer life. This is an encouragement to us all. I especially love the story she shared about her and her mother being at the Scottland Yard and the guard saying that he studies the REAL thing so that when the fake comes across his desk, he knows its counterfeit. That is how we should be studying the Bible with intention, so that we know when there is counterfeit teachings present. Amen!
August 6, 2024
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Very mixed feelings on this book - There's a powerful exercise of confession in it that I wish I had read/done the month I was gifted this book. But on the flip side, I believe Graham takes verses out of context far too frequently to make me comfortable with her citations & it isn't until halfway through that she actually warns against the manipulation of God's word.
There is a need for fervent prayer & there is a lack of calls to prayer in today's church, but I'm not sure this book is that.
Very mixed feelings on this book - There's a powerful exercise of confession in it that I wish I had read/done the month I was gifted this book. But on the flip side, I believe Graham takes verses out of context far too frequently to make me comfortable with her citations & it isn't until halfway through that she actually warns against the manipulation of God's word.
There is a need for fervent prayer & there is a lack of calls to prayer in today's church, but I'm not sure this book is that.
April 10, 2021
So much of what is great about reading is finding the right book at just the right time, and this book was the right one for this season in my life. I'm finding the story of Daniel to be fascinating in light of the trials he faced, his determination to stand up for what is right (regardless of the consequences), and the way that God grew him through prayer even in the midst of impossible circumstances.
As Daniel learned about God, and as author Anne Graham Lotz explains, "those who put their trust in Him and Him alone... discover He is the God of the impossible who finds great delight in revealing His power to make a way where there is no way. He is a God of miracles who also loves to encourage us in prayer."
I really like that part about "when there is no way" and that He "loves to encourage us in prayer."
I so appreciate the teachings of this book, because I needed to be reminded of the personal nature of God and how He relates to us through our circumstances and our prayers. In the midst of this week while reading this book, I began to pray more specifically about some of the things that have been on my heart. Not surprisingly, God answered in a specific way on the same day. The particular request and answer I received were not necessarily life-changing, but it served as a needed reminder that God is listening and He cares about our needs. And if I would be more persistent in my prayers, then it can absolutely be life-changing.
When the answer to my specific prayer came that same day, I couldn't help but think of James 4:2, where we are taught that sometimes we don't have what we need because we never asked for it. God doesn't need us to pray so that he can "discover" what we need. As Matthew 6:8 teaches, He already knows what we need before we ask. But prayer is important because it keeps us in communication with God and allows us to more readily recognize that He is at work in our lives. As a popular song reminds us, "even when we don't see Him, He's working. Even when we don't feel Him, He's working. He never stops working." (Sinach)
When we're not praying regularly, we're missing opportunities to notice when and where He's working. That doesn't change who God is, but it can make adverse circumstances seem more hopeless than they actually may be. God is great, and being purposeful about maintaining a consistent prayer life will help us to remember that, and remembering that God is greater than our circumstances will help us to react as Daniel did when he was faced with adversity. He never wavered, because He knew God was still in control.
Great book!
As Daniel learned about God, and as author Anne Graham Lotz explains, "those who put their trust in Him and Him alone... discover He is the God of the impossible who finds great delight in revealing His power to make a way where there is no way. He is a God of miracles who also loves to encourage us in prayer."
I really like that part about "when there is no way" and that He "loves to encourage us in prayer."
I so appreciate the teachings of this book, because I needed to be reminded of the personal nature of God and how He relates to us through our circumstances and our prayers. In the midst of this week while reading this book, I began to pray more specifically about some of the things that have been on my heart. Not surprisingly, God answered in a specific way on the same day. The particular request and answer I received were not necessarily life-changing, but it served as a needed reminder that God is listening and He cares about our needs. And if I would be more persistent in my prayers, then it can absolutely be life-changing.
When the answer to my specific prayer came that same day, I couldn't help but think of James 4:2, where we are taught that sometimes we don't have what we need because we never asked for it. God doesn't need us to pray so that he can "discover" what we need. As Matthew 6:8 teaches, He already knows what we need before we ask. But prayer is important because it keeps us in communication with God and allows us to more readily recognize that He is at work in our lives. As a popular song reminds us, "even when we don't see Him, He's working. Even when we don't feel Him, He's working. He never stops working." (Sinach)
When we're not praying regularly, we're missing opportunities to notice when and where He's working. That doesn't change who God is, but it can make adverse circumstances seem more hopeless than they actually may be. God is great, and being purposeful about maintaining a consistent prayer life will help us to remember that, and remembering that God is greater than our circumstances will help us to react as Daniel did when he was faced with adversity. He never wavered, because He knew God was still in control.
Great book!
November 17, 2021
A fantastic book that I read again and again. It really blesses my heart.
September 17, 2020
The Daniel Prayer by Anne Graham Lotz is an amazing book for anyone wishing to help find clearance through the lord. This book perfectly combines real time events with the bible and various other scriptures. It has taught various readers the importance of prayer, and the power of god in our lives. The ideas inside of this book help speak the truth for many Christians.
This book mainly focuses on Anne's personal life, and her connections to the Daniel prayer. For many who do not know, the Daniel Prayer speaks about a man named Daniel, and how his prayer and devotion to god helped him overcome impossible odds. During various parts of the book, there are multiple stories and examples that show how devotion to god could help them overcome almost impossible odds. For example, the author one day finds her husband unconscious in a pool, and her quick acting and belief in god assisted her to save him. This shows the overcoming power of prayer that can affect our lives.
This book also contains various ideals and recent events that could be represented through religion. Whilst this book is amazing, and I would read it again and again, there are some major issues in this book as extremism. As such, this book should not be for younger kids. Some issues in this book could be offensive to some readers, such as Anti- LGBTQ+ messages, and the affect they have on our world. However, this is some ideals I do not agree with, as some of these ideas should not be taken so harshly.
All in all, this book is amazing. From it's power of prayer, to how we can use it to help achieve the almost impossible. While this book does have it's fair share of flaws, I still find it to be an interesting read for anyone who wishes to know more about this subject. It's interesting, long, and highly enjoyable. Which is why I give this book 4 stars. An amazing title I would definitely read again.
This book mainly focuses on Anne's personal life, and her connections to the Daniel prayer. For many who do not know, the Daniel Prayer speaks about a man named Daniel, and how his prayer and devotion to god helped him overcome impossible odds. During various parts of the book, there are multiple stories and examples that show how devotion to god could help them overcome almost impossible odds. For example, the author one day finds her husband unconscious in a pool, and her quick acting and belief in god assisted her to save him. This shows the overcoming power of prayer that can affect our lives.
This book also contains various ideals and recent events that could be represented through religion. Whilst this book is amazing, and I would read it again and again, there are some major issues in this book as extremism. As such, this book should not be for younger kids. Some issues in this book could be offensive to some readers, such as Anti- LGBTQ+ messages, and the affect they have on our world. However, this is some ideals I do not agree with, as some of these ideas should not be taken so harshly.
All in all, this book is amazing. From it's power of prayer, to how we can use it to help achieve the almost impossible. While this book does have it's fair share of flaws, I still find it to be an interesting read for anyone who wishes to know more about this subject. It's interesting, long, and highly enjoyable. Which is why I give this book 4 stars. An amazing title I would definitely read again.
May 5, 2016
A Clarion Call to Prayer
Ann Graham Lotz writes with incredible passion and clarity in THE DANIEL PRAYER. As Lotz writes in the introduction, “I believe it’s time to pray like Daniel. Now. Make no mistake, our nation—and our world—are coming under the judgment of God. By the time this book is released, this reality may be even more apparent than it is now as I write. God uses dramatic world events to get people’s attention. Revelation 6-19, and many other Scriptures, reveal that such indicators will be intertwined with His judgment in the end. The signs are all around us.” (Page 12).
The storytelling in this book combines with Scripture to make a highly engaging book from cover to cover. I recommend it.
Ann Graham Lotz writes with incredible passion and clarity in THE DANIEL PRAYER. As Lotz writes in the introduction, “I believe it’s time to pray like Daniel. Now. Make no mistake, our nation—and our world—are coming under the judgment of God. By the time this book is released, this reality may be even more apparent than it is now as I write. God uses dramatic world events to get people’s attention. Revelation 6-19, and many other Scriptures, reveal that such indicators will be intertwined with His judgment in the end. The signs are all around us.” (Page 12).
The storytelling in this book combines with Scripture to make a highly engaging book from cover to cover. I recommend it.
May 22, 2018
Lotz Calls for Tenacious Prayer
Anne Graham Lotz defines the Daniel Prayer as, "a commitment that perseveres over any and every obstacle until Heaven is moved and nations are changed."
That reminds me of the old acronym PUSH, or Pray Until Something Happens. With the Daniel Prayer Lotz emphasises being right before God, coming to Him in confidence and being commited to pray until God answers.
Lotz employs personal examples which make her point clear and more memorable.
Lotz also provides "sample" prayers that we may use to pattern our own prayers after.
Anne Graham Lotz defines the Daniel Prayer as, "a commitment that perseveres over any and every obstacle until Heaven is moved and nations are changed."
That reminds me of the old acronym PUSH, or Pray Until Something Happens. With the Daniel Prayer Lotz emphasises being right before God, coming to Him in confidence and being commited to pray until God answers.
Lotz employs personal examples which make her point clear and more memorable.
Lotz also provides "sample" prayers that we may use to pattern our own prayers after.
August 28, 2016
I have found that when God places an idea in my heart, he is also working in the lives of other Christians. This book by Anne Graham Lotz shares so beautifully what I have been feeling. The prayers at the end of the book are powerful. The chapter that made the greatest impression on me was one in which she shared the thoughts of Charles G. Finney on preparing our hearts for revival. I highly recommend this book for those thirsting for revival.
February 27, 2021
I appreciated the short biography of Daniel at the beginning of the book. (Apparently I need to read up on Daniel again - it has been many years).
This author has a wonderful ability to tell stories and to weave them in through her teachings - I really enjoyed this.
Every chapter she teaches us something about prayer. Both urgent and persistent.
She also teaches us about Daniel - a faithful servant of incredible integrity.
It's quite an enjoyable book. Recommended.
This author has a wonderful ability to tell stories and to weave them in through her teachings - I really enjoyed this.
Every chapter she teaches us something about prayer. Both urgent and persistent.
She also teaches us about Daniel - a faithful servant of incredible integrity.
It's quite an enjoyable book. Recommended.
December 15, 2016
I did not like the writing style (incomplete sentences, lists of text that indented more each line to move across the page). I thought there was a lot of repetition, and I also was surprised by a few of her Biblical references that I thought were out of context. I was disappointed and will not recommend it. Just read Isaiah and Daniel.
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January 29, 2020This one of the most potent and poignant books on prayer I've read. I thoroughly enjoyed Anne's insights on prayer, and it's power when fueled by and directed to Almighty God. If you want to take your prayer life to new heights, and deepen your relationship with Christ, read this book. You will not be disappointed!
July 6, 2020
This is a great book for getting you to think of prayer from a Biblical standpoint and praying more boldly but authentically and humbly. I loved how she always had biblical back up through verses, to what she was saying. Basically, it means becoming a best friend in and thru prayer with God. It has inspired me to pray deeper and to pray into the promises of the Bible.
September 17, 2021
Learning to pray, the Daniel way
This is the first book I've read by Anne Graham Lotz, but I am sure it won't be the last. The author has a compelling voice that teaches us the fundamental method of prayer using Daniel as an example. It was an exhortation, not just to learn about prayer, but to put it into action.
This is the first book I've read by Anne Graham Lotz, but I am sure it won't be the last. The author has a compelling voice that teaches us the fundamental method of prayer using Daniel as an example. It was an exhortation, not just to learn about prayer, but to put it into action.
July 5, 2016
Anne beautiful illustrates the power of prayer. Daniel 9 is great example of how we are to pray for ourselves and our nation.
If we want to see true revival in our nation we as individuals need to get right with God.
This is a book I'll refer back to.
If we want to see true revival in our nation we as individuals need to get right with God.
This is a book I'll refer back to.
January 10, 2018
I found this book so so. At times I agreed with the author and others I found some of her teaching off. I finished this to finish it, but there were times where I really enjoyed what I was seeing and there were others where it was slog. Read at your own risk.
September 21, 2018
I found "The Daniel Prayer" by Anne Graham Lots inspiring. I used it as part of my devotional reading and I'm getting ready to read it again. I particularly liked her practical tips on developing effective devotional time. I recommend adding this book to your library of books on prayer.
September 30, 2018
Peace
The encouragement sounded on every page. She broke down prayer life and showed us the meaning and power of each part. I received an inner peace that will last until I return to read it again.
The encouragement sounded on every page. She broke down prayer life and showed us the meaning and power of each part. I received an inner peace that will last until I return to read it again.
February 27, 2019
I initially rated this book 3 stars, but after spending time praying through the prayers and going back over my highlights, this book needed another star. As a tool in your prayer time it is very useful.
January 19, 2020
Every Christian should read this book about prayer. Anne Graham Lotz explains in detail what the Daniel prayer is and why it is so important to follow Daniel's example in our personal prayer lives. The book is interesting, relevant and, most importantly, Bible based. I highly recommend it!
February 20, 2020
Great book on prayer.
This book is not only a book to read but it is a book you need to study. She challenges you to learn to pray as Daniel prayed. Totally brought Daniel's problems and his prayer life applicable to the world today.
This book is not only a book to read but it is a book you need to study. She challenges you to learn to pray as Daniel prayed. Totally brought Daniel's problems and his prayer life applicable to the world today.
March 17, 2021
A Powerful Book
This book will remain beside me as I refer to the prayers. The words given to Anne by the Holy Spirit are so powerful, inspiring, and comforting. Such honesty. I saw my sins and foibles as she confessed in personal, corporate, and national areas.
This book will remain beside me as I refer to the prayers. The words given to Anne by the Holy Spirit are so powerful, inspiring, and comforting. Such honesty. I saw my sins and foibles as she confessed in personal, corporate, and national areas.
June 9, 2021
Excellent
It took me awhile to read because it is packed with so much good stuff. I took my time, highlighted, and took notes. And I can't wait to read it again. I think i will be blessed even more.
It took me awhile to read because it is packed with so much good stuff. I took my time, highlighted, and took notes. And I can't wait to read it again. I think i will be blessed even more.
June 17, 2016
Thought-provoking.
September 8, 2016
Eloquent and timely.
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