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iilego's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Very helpful to someone who is growing in the faith.
medmissions's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I had read this book years ago. In a search for ideas on how to pray more effectively and biblically, this is exactly the book I needed. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their prayer life, making it more God-focused than tangible-need-focused. It's easy to read and to put into practice immediately. One of the most life-improving books I've read this year.
searser's review against another edition
5.0
Quick read about the importance of praying God’s Word and practical steps to implement praying the Scriptures and apply them in your own life.
matthewmcconnell's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really great book for those seeking a new and fresh way to pray. It definitely opens up a door to a much more biblically sound and non-repetitive way of prayer!
josiahrichardson's review against another edition
4.0
Although not original to Whitney in the least, this method that he lays out in his work is probably the best and easiest approach to prayer that I am aware of - made even easier by Whitney's simple approach to application of the method.
Essentially one of the hardest things for Christians to do is to pray consistently and biblically. It's hard because our culture and generation typically leaves all the praying to the pastor. But as Whitney shows, we all need to participate and we have a book that shows us how. Take the Psalms for example: there was a verse that I committed to memorize back in the day, Psalm 119:9 to be exact, and the way that one prays the bible is to read through it and pray that God would bring to pass those things in our own lives. So my verse would be praying for a heart that is pure, one that admires the word of God and commits its truths to practice, that my way would be directed by God, and that I would trust Him with the course of my life. It is very easy when you think about it, but many overlook this method because of wrong assumptions about prayer.
In any event, it was pretty helpful.
Essentially one of the hardest things for Christians to do is to pray consistently and biblically. It's hard because our culture and generation typically leaves all the praying to the pastor. But as Whitney shows, we all need to participate and we have a book that shows us how. Take the Psalms for example: there was a verse that I committed to memorize back in the day, Psalm 119:9 to be exact, and the way that one prays the bible is to read through it and pray that God would bring to pass those things in our own lives. So my verse would be praying for a heart that is pure, one that admires the word of God and commits its truths to practice, that my way would be directed by God, and that I would trust Him with the course of my life. It is very easy when you think about it, but many overlook this method because of wrong assumptions about prayer.
In any event, it was pretty helpful.
jennsoehnlin's review against another edition
4.0
If you're new to the practice of praying Scripture, this will be a helpful guide. It’s short, but powerful. It may be a little repetitive, but it is full of encouragement and practical tips for praying Scripture. This one offers strategies about how to incorporate God’s Word into your prayers during your daily Bible reading time. It specifically focuses on how to pray the Psalms, which I found very helpful, especially if you’re new to the practice of praying the Bible.
isaiah43books's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I finished Praying the Bible this morning and already I’ve seen a difference in my prayer life. The thesis is that our prayers are repetitive and boring because we are praying the same things in the same words (the book is also repetitive for an ironic learning method). The solution - pray through the Bible! His practical advice showing what this actually looks like is so helpful and encouraging. I can’t wait to share this book with friends and family.
jvmilks's review against another edition
3.0
A good, quick read about the importance, benefits, and how-to of praying, using the Bible as your guide. I think it is best summarized in this:
"To understand the Bible accurately - which is essential for right belief and living, for truthful sharing with others, and for authoritative teaching and preaching - we must do whatever is necessary to discover the single, God-inspired meaning of every verse before us... (To pray the Bible) simply turn every thought Godward as you read the passage. At some points you will pray exactly what the text is about... At other times you will use biblical language to pray thoughts unrelated to the text that come to you while reading the text." (p 34, 36)
"To understand the Bible accurately - which is essential for right belief and living, for truthful sharing with others, and for authoritative teaching and preaching - we must do whatever is necessary to discover the single, God-inspired meaning of every verse before us... (To pray the Bible) simply turn every thought Godward as you read the passage. At some points you will pray exactly what the text is about... At other times you will use biblical language to pray thoughts unrelated to the text that come to you while reading the text." (p 34, 36)