Wonder, Fear, and Longing: A Book of Prayers

by Mark Yaconelli

Every heart feels wonder. Every heart knows fear. Every heart aches with longing. Awed, we whisper, Thank you. Frightened, we cry, Mercy. Yearning we plead, Show me the way. Because the truth is, no matter who you are, every heart needs prayer. This is a prayer book. A book to seduce, cajole, entice, and encourage your heart into prayer. More than a book to be read, this is a book to be explored. It is a book of stories, divine poetry, holy verses, mystical inspirations, prayerful imaginings, meditative practices, and spiritual exercises that seek to uncover the hidden communication between you and God. As you read and explore more about love, longing, fear, suffering, compassion, rest, reflection, passion, wonder, and gratitude you'll be invited to discover prayer within the various moods, attitudes, and experiences that we human beings often find ourselves in. It's a book to be used, flipped through, tested, experimented with, and then set aside. It is a book that asks you time after time to stop and listen, turn and welcome the silent love of God. The hope of this book isn't to teach you anything. The point of this book is to encourage you to give yourself to God-your anger, your fear, your gratitude, your curiosity-your real self to the real God, because then (and only then) will your heart find peace (even in the midst of wonder, fear, and longing). Because every heart needs prayer.

Genres: Prayer, Spirituality, Devotional

Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[4fabfelines Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic book. This book is seperated into differant themes.
Love, Longing, fear, suffering and so on..With each chapter is thoughts, scriptures and quotes from various sources.. This book is very well wrote and has quite a few personal stories from the author.
The chapters are broken down in differant sections for study and contemplation.
scripture, meditation, contemplation and such.
I really liked this book and am looking for more by this author.

[Joel Daniel Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic prayer journey for youth (or even adults). I used this alongside a blogging/journaling project with my middle school students and was very inspired by their experiences. Yaconelli writes openly, honestly, and humbly, inviting others to join him in a variety of styles of prayer and using many creative prayer methods.

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted a book that would generate some creative prayer ideas that could integrate into the youth ministry. great resource. something to return to for reminders, inspiration and a fresh approach.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading on my kindle. LOVE it. It's a book to help facilitate prayer. It's a really sweet read.

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thematic devotional including Scripture and other readings, plus Yaconelli's reflections. Helpful and I will return to it.