A Guide to Prayer for All Who Seek God

by Norman Shawchuck

For nearly 20 years, the beloved Guide to Prayer books have been sought after and used by thousands who hunger for God. Like its predecessors, this guide offers a daily pattern for those seeking a rhythm of devotion and personal worship.

Genres: Prayer, Theology, Devotional, Christianity, Christian, Religion, Reference

428 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

About the author

Norman Shawchuck (1935–2012) was a United Methodist pastor who received a special appointment that allowed him to teach, write, and consult. He was an adjunct professor at numerous universities and seminaries, including McCormick Theological Seminary and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He also served as full-time professor at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California. The author of numerous books, Dr. Shawchuck coauthored with Rueben Job A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants and other books in the "Guide to Prayer" series.

Reviews

[Jillian Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been an anchor for my devotional life this year. Following the liturgical calendar of scripture reading with prayer prompts and short devotional readings from a variety of authors, this book is set up to be a sustainable guide throughout the year. It begins in Advent and has a range of dates for each week, meaning it can be used year after year and I fully plan on reading through again this year.

[Clayton M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great devotional book

[Josh Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great devotional book that follows the church liturgical year.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first time I looked at this devotional. I decided that I preferred the very similar A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants. My wife had switched to this devotional after her St Ignatius group leader gave her a copy. As she was dying from cancer, I found myself helping her do her devotions by reading from this book. I found that it touched my heart in this season in a way that A Guie to Prayer for Ministers didn't, so I have switched for this season. If I find myself using this for several years I will upgrade it to 5 stars.

[Jenni · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a great devotional, has many deep truths about living for Christ, and has reflections from "spiritual forefathers" from many different time eras.

[Jessieirwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shawchuck and Job bring depth and strength in their Guide to Prayer series. I am growing deeply through this volume.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

A daily devotion I read through the year. The best one I've come across.

[Tim Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devotional like none other. Speaks to the heart. real. honest. forceful. simple.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another daily devotional with scripture and reflection. One of the first ones I was ever given and lived into .