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    The Gift of Prayer: Discover a Deeper Relationship with God
    The Gift of Prayer: Discover a Deeper Relationship with God
    The Gift of Prayer: Discover a Deeper Relationship with God
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    The Gift of Prayer: Discover a Deeper Relationship with God

    By Charles F. Stanley

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    Learn the meaning of prayer and discover a deeper relationship with Christ.

    Do you want a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God? In The Gift of Prayer, Dr. Charles Stanley explores how prayer deepens our relationship with God and reminds us of His presence, while we learn to follow His guidance in our lives. Dr. Stanley teaches you that prayer ushers you into the throne room of God, where you find a personal, loving, and holy God eager to share Himself with you.

    Through The Gift of Prayer you will:

    • Learn how to communicate on a heart-to-heart level with the Lord of the universe
    • Explore questions such as "What are the benefits of prayer?", "What should I pray for?", and "Why are some prayers never answered?"

     

    Whether you're buying this for yourself or as a gift, inside you'll find:

    • Gorgeous photography coupled with Scripture and encouraging words from Dr. Charles Stanley that will inspire you to a deeper prayer life
    • A great gift for new believers to help guide them in their walk with God

     

    The Gift of Prayer will help you discover a more intimate relationship with Christ.

    Readers of Charles Stanley will also enjoy these other encouraging books:

    • The Gift of Heaven
    • The Gift of Jesus
    • The Gift of the Cross
    • Trusting God with Today
    • God's Purpose for Your Life
    • Jesus, Our Perfect Hope
    • Every Day in His Presence
    • Christmas: A Gift for Every Heart
    • Finding God's Blessings in Brokenness
    • God is in Control
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateNov 12, 2019
    ISBN9781400215805
    Author

    Charles F. Stanley

    El Dr. Charles Stanley fundó In Touch Ministries y sirvió durante más de cincuenta años en la Primera Iglesia Bautista de Atlanta, Georgia. Es autor de más de setenta libros, entre ellos Cada día en su presencia. «En contactos con Dr. Charles Stanley» se transmite en más de 3.600 emisoras de televisión, radio y satélite en todo el mundo en más de setenta idiomas. La galardonada revista devocional In Touch se imprime en cuatro idiomas y se envía a más de un millón de suscriptores. El legado del Dr. Stanley está mejor representado por Hechos 20:24 (NTV): «La vida no vale nada a menos que la use para hacer el trabajo que me asignó el Señor Jesús: el trabajo de contar a otros las Buenas Nuevas acerca de la poderosa bondad y el amor de Dios» (NTV). Porque, como él dijo: «Es la Palabra de Dios y la obra de Dios que cambian la vida de las personas».

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      Book preview

      The Gift of Prayer - Charles F. Stanley

      1

      AN OPEN INVITATION

      What is it worth to you to have someone you can always go to for help and counsel?

      Who is always willing to comfort and strengthen you?

      Who unfailingly has answers to your questions?

      Who never falters in guiding you perfectly in your choices and giving you wisdom for your path?

      Who has the power to heal any wound you may have, break through any barrier you may encounter, overcome any obstacle you may face, and attain victory over any challenge that assails you?

      And who would never leave, reject, or abandon you?

      It would be worth a lot to have someone like that in your corner, wouldn’t it?

      The good news is that if you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have just that. You are the beneficiary of the great honor of having an open and permanent invitation into the presence of the Great I A

      M

      . Hebrews 4:16 describes that amazing privilege with these wonderful words: Let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

      In other words, you have that Someone.

      Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.

      Jeremiah 33:3

      That is the awe-inspiring honor you have through the gift of prayer.

      You have been beckoned to engage in an intimate dialogue with the One who not only holds the whole universe in His hand but who cares about you most and best knows your inner workings and potential. You have the unique opportunity to ask the Lord of all that exists to guide you in the steps you take, deliver you in the areas where you cannot help yourself, and answer all that confounds you. Even better, you get to know Him.

      Naturally, you may have doubts about this—not only that a conversation with the God of the universe is possible but that you have an open invitation as His child. Perhaps you would say that you pray but are not really sure He hears or will answer you. You hope so, of course, but may not have total confidence that He will respond or that you are worthy of His attention. Is the Creator of heaven and earth really that available to you? That willing to hear and help you?

      Friend, God never intended for you to approach Him with a hope so attitude. He wants you to know for certain that your good, loving, and powerful heavenly Father is always available to listen to your cries and respond to your prayers. As He promises in Jeremiah 33:3, Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.

      Your loving God desires to communicate with you. I can say this for certain because I’ve experienced a deeply personal relationship with Him through prayer. I am constantly amazed at the insights and principles the Father shows me in His Word during periods of quiet, prayerful meditation. When I’ve had to face painful trials, His loving comfort and guidance have helped me emerge triumphant and stronger in spirit rather than defeated and weaker. And I can only attribute anything productive or effective in my ministry to His wisdom and power.

      He has been a constant Helper, a faithful Friend, a victorious Defender, a wise Leader, and a great Redeemer to me, and He can be all of that to you too. You can experience God as deeply and intimately as I have.

      Is that what you desire: deep insight and understanding? Comfort and guidance that help you triumph in your trials? Wisdom and power that lead you to success in life? These are the rewards of vibrant, steadfast, continuing fellowship with God. The best part is that you don’t need anything extra to enjoy His love and wisdom—just an open heart that hungers to really know Him.

      You have been beckoned to engage in an intimate dialogue with the One who not only holds the whole universe in His hand but who cares about you.

      God has been a constant Helper, a faithful Friend, a victorious Defender, a wise Leader, and a great Redeemer to me, and He can be all of that to you too.

      The Lord longs for you to receive and use this gift of prayer every day of your life. In fact, your God wanted it so much, He paid the price so you could have it.

      You see, though this honor to approach His throne is free to us, it was very costly to Him. We are all separated from Him because of our sinfulness (Romans 3:23)—those very mistakes, flaws, weaknesses, and sins that make us feel unworthy of His presence. But that is why Jesus came to forgive our sins (2 Corinthians 5:17–21). Through His death on the cross and His resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty of our sin and restored our ability to have an eternal, everlasting relationship with the Father. He gave us the ability to pray and have the deepest cries of our hearts heard by the God who can help us.

      What does salvation through Jesus accomplish for us? It means that you and I never have to

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