Pray with Humility:

If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin.  (II Chronicles 7:14 NIV)

Seek God's guidance in prayer at all of life's crossroads.

Many people become discouraged or frustrated when God seemingly does not answer their prayers.  But sometimes God's answer is actually "No" or "Not yet."  Even Paul, one of the most influential believers of all time, did not receive the answer he wanted.

Prayer in Times of Hardship and Heartache:

God knows very well when we face trying times and understands the limits of our endurance.  When hardship and heartache have pushed you to the edge of your capacity to cope, he is by your side.  Pray for strength and courage, and he'll be there to shore up your sagging defenses.

Be patient in times of trouble, and keep on praying.  (Romans 12:12 NLT)

Be humble under God's powerful hand so he will lift you up when the right time comes.  Give all your worries to him, because he cares about you.  (I Peter 5:6-7 NCV)

The prayer of Jabez for a fruitful life:

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh that you woul bless me and enlarge my territory!  Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain."  And God granted his request.  (I Chronicles 4:10 NIV)

D. L. Moody (1837-1899)

No Time To Pray?

There is many a business man today who will tell you he has no time to pray:  his business is so pressing that he cannot call his family around him, and ask God to bless them.  He is so busy that he cannot ask God to keep him and them from the temptations of the present life - the temptations of everyday.

This book was compiled by Keith Wall.  I was given a complimentary copy of the book from Bethany House.