How do you pray when you don't know what to say? The Bible holds the answer.
God doesn't expect us to pray without guidance. In fact, Scripture is full of examples of ordinary people approaching our extraordinary God in prayer.
Award-winning author Danika Cooley believes that praying God's Word teaches us how to best communicate with our Lord. "There are so many lessons we can learn from Scripture about how to approach God and what to expect when we do," she says.
Danika's devotional 60 Scriptures You Can Pray covers eight types of prayer from the Bible, the expectations we should have when we pray, and the right heart attitude for prayer. It features prayers of praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication, intercession, deliverance, lament, and guidance.
You will:
- Develop a habit of praying daily over a two-month period
- Learn more about prayer in Scripture
- Understand eight different types of prayer
- Expand your understanding of how to pray biblically
- Become better acquainted with God, His Word, and why we pray
About the Author :
Danika Cooley is an award-winning children's author and Bible curriculum developer. Her Bible Road Trip curriculum is used across the globe. Each week, Danika encourages tens of thousands of parents to intentionally raise biblically literate children on her Thinking Kids blog. Her books include the Who What Why Christian history series and Help Your Kids Learn and Love the Bible. Danika is a homeschool mother of four with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Visual Art from the University of Washington. She and her husband, Ed, have worked to study and memorize the Bible with their children. The family makes their home on the Northern Oregon Coast.
Review :
Eight minutes. It occurs to me that if you invest that much time each day for two months in Danika Cooley's thoughtfully crafted devotional, you'll find yourself praying the exact words spoken by dozens of real people who lived the Bible--Peter, David, Hannah, Mary, Paul, Job, Hagar, Elisha, Esther, Joel, Jabez, Deborah, and many more. What a blessing! Just don't be surprised if eight minutes turns into thirty ... or into a lifetime of praying without ceasing.
--Jay Payleitner "Author, 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad"
Have you noticed that your prayers tend to follow the same familiar paths? You feel sure that talking with God can be more personal and vibrant, but you are not sure how to get there. Danika Cooley's 60 Scriptures You Can Pray follows the time-tested method of using Bible prayers as patterns according to which we can make other prayers that correspond to our own circumstances. 60 Scriptures will help you understand a rich variety of biblical prayers through which your believing ancestors invite you to "Pray then like this" (Matthew 6:9). This book strengthened my prayerfulness as well as my family's. If you want to advance in this essential spiritual discipline, ask Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1) and use this book to gain insights into His answer.
--William Boekestein "Pastor, Immanuel Fellowship Church"
Many struggle with the discipline of prayer. Danika Cooley has approached this issue from a fresh and innovative direction. You will find scriptural and practical encouragement from this excellent new resource.
--Brook Wayne "Cofounder, FamilyRenewal.org"
What a treasure! 60 Scriptures You Can Pray by Danika Cooley offers a breath of Scripture-infused fresh air--a user-friendly blend of practical encouragement, winsome challenges, and inspiring biblical truth. This devotional will be a valued go-to for anyone seeking a deeper daily conversation with the Lord.
--Robert Elmer "Editor, Prayers of the Church series"
