Description
Book SynopsisHow we understand God informs the way we pray. This book explores prayer and providence in an accessible way.
Table of ContentsContents
Foreword 9
Acknowledgments 11
Introduction 13
Part One: Examining our Foundations
1. Is God “Under-involved” in the World? 19
2. Is God “Over-involved” in the World? 38
Part Two: Building a House of Prayer Introduction to Part Two 55
3. Prayer and Power 56
4. Prayer “Changes” God 75
5. Prayer Changes Us 91
6. Prayer Changes the World 109
7. Prayer Changes Everything? 129
Part Three: Meeting the Occupants Introduction to Part Three 145
8. Praying with God 146
9. Praying Alongside Others 159
10. Praying Against the Powers 175
Part Four: Following the House Rules Introduction to Part Four 191
11. “Mountains and Mulberry Trees” – the Rule of Faith 192
12. “People Who Persevered” – the Rule of Persistence 204
13. “Fasting and Fainting” – the Rule of Desire 218
Conclusion 227
Notes 229
