Praying Life, A: Simple Ideas That Can Change Your Life

Must Read for anyone who loves to pray or have a heart to pray or is in prayer ministry of any kind.

Do buy and see how your perspective towards prayer changes.

Good book for those who want to begin a prayer regime.

Good points to really get meaning out of your praying life...

The best thing about A Praying Life is that you soon realise that it's really not just about prayer: it's about living as a Christian. Somehow it didn't hit me until I was almost halfway in that the author absolutely meant the "Life" part in the title.This is possibly the best book on prayer I've ever read, and I've read many. It's not often that you get a Christian book that combines solid theology with practical guidance: many good ones are strong on one side and weaker on the other. This one not only beautifully combines both: it goes one step further to add the author's personal stories, to show how what he's saying works out in real life. And the stories don't feel in the least bit self-aggrandising.And the result? A book that challenged misconceptions about prayer I didn't realise I had, but in a way that made me more eager to pray and also giving me very practical ways to go about it such that halfway into the book, my praying was already starting to feel more real. Be warned though: it's not all excitement. There's hard stuff in here too: and I don't mean hard to understand, I mean hard in actual experience. He shares difficult stories and deals with the issue of unanswered prayer in a way that's manages to face the reality of how hard it is while staying true to the Bible and still remaining encouraging.This book won't just make you better at praying. It goes one further: it'll show you how praying helps you to be better at living.

...and I've read a LOT of books about prayer this year!I'm ashamed to admit that I almost put this book aside after just a few chapters, when it became apparent that nearly every illustration the author used was going to be about his family and especially about his special-needs daughter. For some reason, I found that unappealing and vaguely depressing.However, I've glad I stuck with the book, because it very quickly started dealing with prayer in a no-nonsense, nuts-and-bolts, life-in-the-real-world manner that was quite unlike anything else I've read recently. The author doesn't shy away from any of the difficulties with (or objections to) prayer. During the period when I was reading this book, I frequently 'caught' myself praying at odd moments during the day, almost subconsciously.There's just something unique about this book - I don't envy the author his family life, and one or two of his anecdotes actually made me dislike him slightly - but I think it's a book that will get you praying.It even covers a 'new' method which I've found helpful - using filing cards to hold your prayer list, rather than a scrap of paper or notebook.I know this is an awful cliché, but if you're only going to read one book about prayer this year... read this one!

Through the years I have read many books on prayer. This book, though started very slowly contains a wonderful balance of theology, Good Biblical grounding and personal experience along with good practical stuff. I was amazed at how honest and real Paul was about his own struggles and those of his family (Oh that more Americans learnt to be half as real and honest about who they really are without all the masking that goes on!!) and its amazing how much Kim has brought them closer to God, revealed more of God and also how they are now using it to encourage others in their journey with God.This was one of those books, that having read on kindle I will buy a hard copy because I feel there is so much I want to mark/note and re-read through the years.The timing was great for me and I feel excited about the story I am part of!Thanks Paul for your work, your honesty and taking the time to share what God has shown you with us all!

This is a really easy to read, but thorough guide to praying.Honest, drawing on writers own experiences, very practical, and helpful.

I got this book on the advice of a friend. It is completely different to any other book on prayer I have read. When Paul Miller advises to pray like a child it released something in me and gave me a completely new freedom to pray to our Father. Great practical advice too. You won't be disappointed.