About the Book
Praying should be as urgent and necessary to us as breathing--yet all too often we're bored by it, distracted from it, or uncertain of its purpose. We don't really know why we should pray. We have many reasons to be excited about prayer, as Guy Richard shows us. It is the relationship glue that bonds our hearts more and more to the Lord. God commands us to pray, and he graciously answers our prayers. As we pour out our hearts to him, we and the world around us will be changed. Informative, encouraging, and practical, this brief book will serve as a helpful primer for pastors, elders, study groups, and Christians who seek encouragement and instruction on prayer and its blessings. As do all books in the Blessings of the Faith series, this short volume concludes with answers to frequently asked and pertinent questions on the topic.
About the Author :
Guy M. Richard is president of Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta as well as associate professor of systematic theology. Guy M. Richard es presidente de Reformed Theological Seminary en Atlanta, Georgia; así como profesor asociado de Teología Sistemática.
Review :
Guy Richard's book on prayer may be small, but its impact on the heart is mighty. It not only encourages but also equips the reader to cry out to God in prayer. Be prepared: after reading this book, you'll want to pray big, God-honoring prayers.--Christina Fox, Author, A Holy Fear: Trading Lesser Fears for the Fear of the Lord
I love this book! In an inviting and compelling way, Persistent Prayer captures the desperate, urgent need we have to pray. As you read through these pages, you will find yourself encouraged and inspired to talk to God. Thank you, Guy, for giving us such clear answers, anchored in the Scriptures, for why we should pray. What a gift.--Crawford W. Loritts Jr., Author; Speaker; Radio Host
It sounds axiomatic, but God answers prayer. If for no other reason, we should pray more. Guy Richard offers to the church a clear and encouraging path to reclaim and revive prayer as the grace of pleading with God. Honestly, I don't pray as much or as earnestly as I should. I fear most would give a similar confession. Yet this book does not indict as much as it encourages. It is written not from the lofty perches of the academy but from the humble heart of one hungry to know God. When you read this book, you will find one who--like you--struggles to pray and yet rejoices to know that God graciously welcomes and answers our prayers.--Anthony J. Carter, Lead Pastor, East Point Church, East Point, Georgia; Coauthor, Dying to Speak: Meditations from the Cross
Most Christians know that we should pray, that we ought to pray, that we need to pray. What we really need sometimes is a wise mentor to encourage us along the way so that we actually take up the practice of prayer. Guy Richard is such a mentor. Graciously, winsomely, compellingly, he prods us along the path of lifting our desires to our good and gracious God, knowing that he does, and will, answer our prayers for his glory. Here's a rich source of encouragement to spend time with our loving God!--Sean Michael Lucas, Senior Pastor, Independent Presbyterian Church, Memphis, Tennessee; Chancellor's Professor of Church History, Reformed Theological Seminary
There is perhaps no more important spiritual discipline that Christians wish they were more consistent in exercising than prayer. Many believers recognize a deficiency in their prayer lives but are at a loss to know how to make any serious progress toward consistent growth. In Persistent Prayer, Guy M. Richard carefully teaches on biblical prayer from both the Old and New Testaments, asking the reader practical and engaging questions. This book will encourage you to seek the God who loves to hear and answer the prayers of those who pour their hearts out before him.--Nick Batzig, Associate Editor, Ligonier Ministries; Senior Pastor, Church Creek Presbyterian, Charleston
We don't believe in the power of prayer--we believe in the power of God, and that is why we pray. This book by Dr. Guy Richard helps us to understand what prayer is and why we pray. Having served as a faithful pastor for many years, Dr. Richard beautifully weaves together his pastoral wisdom and his academic experience to provide all Christians with a clear and accessible book to help us to grasp that prayer is more about communing with God than simply talking to God.--Burk Parsons, Senior Pastor, Saint Andrews Chapel, Sanford, Florida; Editor, Tabletalk
