If God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and entirely good, why do we need to ask God to do good things? Won't God act for the best regardless? Do our prayers even make a difference? Why do some go unanswered? This brief, accessible book provides a fresh angle on our questions to help us think differently about why we pray and what happens when we pray. John Peckham applies the insights from his successful book Theodicy of Love to the perennial problem of petitionary prayer, offering practical implications for how we might pray and live in ways that advance God's kingdom of unselfish love. Since our understanding of petitionary prayer is inseparable from our understanding of God, Peckham sheds significant light on the nature and character of God and the often-mysterious workings of divine providence. He does so by bringing theological and philosophical nuance to readings of key biblical texts on prayer, weaving in other scriptural clues to articulate an understanding of prayer that highlights not only its necessity but also its urgency. This book will appeal to students, pastors, church leaders, and thoughtful laypeople.

This Mini Book focuses on three important reasons why Christians should devote themselves to the spiritual exercise of prayer.

The intent of WHY WE PRAY is to help us remember the prayers we pray and when and how the answers that we are given arrive. Remembering keeps us thanking and praising God as we get to know Him better so that we can live a life abiding in Him and full of gratitude and praise. Prayer warrior Andrew Murray said: *** aEURoeWhat is the reason that many thousands of Christian workers in the world have not a greater influence? Nothing, save thisaEUR"the prayerlessness of their service. In the midst of all their zeal in the study and conversation with the people, they lack that ceaseless prayer which has attached to it the sure promise of the Spirit and the power from on high.aEUR Daily Thoughts on Holiness,aEUR January 8 (an excerpt from The Prayer Life) (Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, PA, 2011). *** aEURoe'Lord, teach us to pray.' Yes, to pray. This is what we need to be taught. Though in its beginnings prayer is so simple that the feeblest child can pray, yet it is at the same time the highest and holiest work to which man can rise. It is fellowship with the unseen and most Holy One. The powers of the eternal world have been placed at its disposal. It is the very essence of true religion, the channel of all blessings, the secret of power and life.aEUR Daily Thoughts on Holiness,aEUR February 11 (an excerpt from With Christ in the School of Prayer) (Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, PA, 2011). *** aEURoeRemember to ask for people to speak of definite objects for which to pray, things for which one can definitely and trustfully expect an answer and concerning which one can know when an answer comes. Such announcements would greatly further unanimity and believing expectation.aEUR Andrew Murray, The Believer's New Life, Chapter 35, aEURoeThe Prayer Meeting,aEUR (Bethany House Publishers, Minneapolis, MN 55438, 1965, 1984).

"Build a bond with Allah in this fun story for kids ages 5 to 7. Do you know what the Five Pillars of Islam are? The Abdur-Rahman family is here to teach you! Join Aliya and Amar as their mama and papa tell them all about each pillar--especially salah. You'll learn what it means to pray, discover how prayer helps you grow closer to Allah, and hear awesome stories from the Quran."--Back cover.

Most of us have not realized the truth about God. God is not the statue that we pray to, nor is God a saint. God is a Power, a Universal Power. Moreover, we recite from scriptures, we chant mantras and sing devotional songs, but we still don’t understand the meaning of our prayers. Should we not realize the truth about God and then pray? Should we not make our prayers effective so that our communication with God works? This book will unlock the door to true prayer as it will help us realize God, not in some temple, mosque or church, but as we search for the truth, we will realize God in the temple of our heart!

The purpose of this book is to help the reader not only to pray the Lord's Prayer, but also to know what it means to pray it. Basing his interpretations and reflections on the prayer as found in Luke (11:2-4), the author brings fresh insights to it and draws out special meaning for today's Christian. His study is particularly sensitive to the cultural influences of Luke's time that affect an understanding of the prayer. But he moves beyond a mere study to focus on the experience of prayer, an experience that shapes lives and discloses meaning in a special way.