Review: A Praying Life

Review: A Praying Life

A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World
Paul E. Miller

What is it? 
A Praying Life is not just a book on prayer, it is also  theologically rich, practically sound, and deeply encouraging. It offers  insights into what a praying life can look like for you and your family.  It shows not only what prayer is, but also how God wants us to communicate with Him, share everything with Him, and solely depend on Him for all things. Miller’s writing is inviting and easy to read. His candid sharing of his life keeps it interesting, and also makes it easy to relate to his struggles, and see how we should be using prayer more in our own lives.  He  goes further by providing helpful tools and resources to aid in developing a deep and dependent prayer life, including tips for prayer journaling and creating and using prayer cards. The insights that this book shares encourage the reader to trust in the power of  prayer, pray often and boldly, and to see how God is moving in the midst of any situation that leads you to pray.

Who’s it for?  
Though this book is for adults (and is appropriate for teens), the attitude toward prayer and practical suggestions  in this book should be adopted by the entire family. Parents who struggle with praying consistently or finding ways to pray as a family or with children can find encouragement and ideas in these pages. It can also give a healthy framework for prayer that can be useful when younger (or older) children start asking more questions about prayer. This book will grow with you and your family as you continue to use it as a resource to encourage praying as a consistent part of your personal and family life.

How’d it go?  
“Reading this book addressed all of my hidden doubts and fears about prayer in a way that moved me  to pray about praying. While faithfully engaging with A Praying Life, I have started the journey of an active prayer life. I am now more aware of how praying is vital and necessary to live the Christian life. It is not something you just do “x” many times a week.  I am also more encouraged to deeply depend on God for everything, and that dependence is evident by how often I turn to the Lord in prayer about everything. ” – Denzel Washington