Praying the Bible

Wesley Campbell

Description

New Edition of a Powerful Prayer ManualThe Bible emphasizes the importance of prayer in our day-to-day relationship with God and shows us how to pray with proven effectiveness. But did you know that you can increase your love for God by praying the Bible?Using these biblical truths as the guide, this classic, trusted resource takes you on a life-changing--and heart-changing--journey through prayer. Outlining seven steps along the pathway--including how to pray, what to pray, when to pray, and more--trusted Bible teachers Wesley and Stacey Campbell help lead you directly to God's presence! Along the way, you will learn the importance of prayer, how to go about it, and why God's Word is the one and only source of truly effective, powerful prayer.Filled with wisdom, inspiring stories, and real-world guidance, this book is a practical, invaluable tool no matter where you are in your prayer journey.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Prayer in Christianity

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 16 janvier 2018
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781493411160
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

Extrait

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2003, 2017 by Wesley and Stacey Campbell
Published by Chosen Books
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Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
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Chosen Books is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Previously published by Regal Books
Ebook edition created 2018
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2017946570
ISBN 978-1-4934-1116-0
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV ®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
Scripture quotations identified THE MESSAGE are from The Message by Eugene H. Peterson, copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations identified NASB are from the New American Standard Bible®, copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
Scripture quotations identified NKJV are from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations identified KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible.
Cover design by Studio Gearbox
Endorsements
“I have prayed the Bible with Wesley and Stacey for years. This book is an awesome launchpad for your own prayer journey with God.”
Lou Engle, co-founder, TheCall; author, The Jesus Fast
“Having worked with young people my whole ministry life, I can testify that Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality is a life-changing book! If you learn these simple tools for how to pray, your communication with God will change, your life will change . . . in fact, the whole world will change. Read this book!”
Banning Liebscher, founder and pastor, Jesus Culture
“Learning to pray the Bible changed my life and connected me to the heart of God more than anything I’ve ever done. This book gives you the theology, the history and the how-tos of praying Bible prayers. This is a tremendous resource. By applying this truth, you will grow in love for God and knowledge of Him.”
Misty Edwards, senior leader and worship leader, International House of Prayer
“As a leader who is passionate for the global 24/7 prayers and worship movement, I love Wesley and Stacey Campbell. They are a true father and mother in the Body of Christ and have been fueling the prayer movement for years. Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality is a resource that everyone needs. It is practical, helpful and inspiring. I want to see it in every burn furnace I work with. Thanks, Wesley and Stacey. You have done our generation a fantastic service!”
Sean Feucht, founder, Burn 24/7; recording artist; author, Fire and Fragrance , Culture of Revival and Integrity: Character of the Kingdom
“Ministry leaders who are making history and revivalists like Stacey and Wesley Campbell are people of prayer. Prayer and the Word of God cannot be disconnected with the help of the Holy Spirit for a flourishing spiritual life. This book is full of practical keys that will bring every reader’s hunger for revival to a major breakthrough for their own lives, regions or nations.”
Jean-Luc Trachsel, International Association of Healing Ministries; Europe Shall Be Saved
“Wesley and Stacey Campbell are a dynamic couple and have written a dynamic book. This book is truly revolutionary and offers practical ways to help you grow in your prayer life.”
Ché Ahn, founding pastor, HROCK Church; president, Harvest International Ministries
“The writings of Wesley and Stacey Campbell beautifully blend together the Word and the Spirit in an amazing manner. In Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality , the Campbells bring forward the model most used for prayer in all of Church history. This book is palatable for those new to individual and corporate prayer, yet challenging enough to inspire those with years of experience.”
James W. Goll, founder, God Encounters Ministries; bestselling author
“ Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality is one of the best books on prayer I have read. Its understanding of the power of God’s inspired Word is rooted in the original Jewish context of the Bible. Reading this book will build faith and release power in your life. I recommend this book without reservation.”
Daniel Juster, apostolic director, Tikkun America; board of directors, Tikkun International
“ Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality is a rich treasure chest of truth. If your prayer life has grown dull, this book will open up a pathway to God that will change your life.”
Cindy Jacobs, co-founder, Generals International; author, Possessing the Gates of the Enemy
“Information and revelation, empowered by purity and passion, best describe Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality .”
Dutch Sheets, founder, Dutch Sheets Ministries; author, Intercessory Prayer
“For as long as I have known Stacey and Wesley Campbell, their hearts have been to encourage the Body of Christ in praying the Bible. I have been in their workshops, at their conferences, at their trainings and in their House of Prayer school. They give practical ways of teaching the Body of Christ the simplicity of praying the Bible. This is who they are from the very center of their hearts. Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality will encourage every single reader and give simple steps in growing in prayer through praying the Bible.”
Julie Meyer, Into the River; Healing Rooms House of Prayer, Santa Maria
“I believe that spiritual blessing is not only to be found at the end of the pathway but is to be experienced along the journey. As we discover the joy of communicating with God in an intimate relationship, we are able to grow in discipline and fervor. Wesley and Stacey Campbell will encourage you with insights from mighty men of faith, prophets and our Lord, each pointing the spiritual traveler toward a deeper understanding of the power of prevailing prayer. In 2 Chronicles 7:14 God promises to hear our prayers and heal our land if we humble ourselves, pray, seek His face and turn from our wicked ways. Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality will assist you to seek His face on a daily basis. I know that an in-depth study of this book will change your life. As you meditate and pray, you will add your voice to the river of prayer that is sweeping the globe. This is your invitation to join the movement and watch God bless the nations.”
Graham Power, founder, Global Day of Prayer and Unashamedly Ethical
“Wesley and Stacey have changed so many people’s prayer lives with their books on praying the Bible. The Pathway to Spirituality is a teaching that will take you to new dimensions in your prayer life. I highly recommend it!”
Beni Johnson, Bethel Church; author, The Happy Intercessor , Forty Days to Wholeness and Healthy and Free
“Having worked with hundreds of thousands of new believers, we find they need one thing more than anything else: their own intimate, personal connection with God. Through meditating on the Word with prayer and worship, we find ourselves growing in glorious intimacy with the One who is worthy of our entire lives. Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality is a practical resource that will help everyone—whether you are the newest believer or have walked with God for many years. You will be inspired. Take it and read!”
Heidi G. Baker, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO, Iris Global
“In this provocative and challenging book, Wesley and Stacey Campbell provide a valuable resource for those Christians who desire to be obedient to God’s command to pray without ceasing but do not know how.”
Dr. Bill Bright (1921–2003), founder and chairman, Campus Crusade for Christ
“Do you want to accelerate your journey toward the heart of God? If so, here is your road map!”
C. Peter Wagner (1930–2016), founding chancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute
Dedication
To
Caleb, Judah, Joab, Simeon
and Vashti,
We wrote this with you in mind.
May you find, through prayer,
the pathway to God.
You are the motivation behind
much of what we do.
We love you,
Mom and Dad
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Dedication 9
Foreword by Mike Bickle 13
Preface to the 2017 Edition 17
Preface to the First Edition 23
Introduction 29
1. Learn to Pray 39
2. Work at Prayer 53
3. Pray Every Day 75
4. Pray to God 117
5. Pray the Bible 135
6. Praying Out Loud 167
7. Silent Contemplation 191
Conclusion 209
Appendix A: Organization “Praying the Bible” Prayer Chart 214
Appendix B: 88 Bible Prayers from Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers 219
Appendix C: Eighteen Benedictions of Jewish Prayers 229
Notes 235
Scripture Index 241
Subject Index 247
About the Authors 251
Other Books by Wesley and Stacey Campbell 253
Back Ad 255
Back Cover 256
Foreword
B oth from God to Moses and from Jesus to us, we know that the greatest commandment is that we love the Lord our God with all of our heart, soul, strength and mind. My prayer and passion is to see the first commandment restored to first place. That is why I rejoice to read Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality. Having devoted much time to both praying and leading prayer gatherings, I am convinced that the primary way to grow in love for God, as well as to see His purposes released on earth, is through prayer that flows from understanding God’s heart. However, in order to sustain this mighty end-time prayer movement, two things must happen.
First, our hearts must b