Why Prayer Makes Sense: In the Bible, in History, in Your Life Today

by Ed Strauss

Does prayer really matter? Absolutely—and this book will show you why praying makes sense, in the Bible, in history, and in your life today. Here are dozens of easy-to-read entries on what prayer is, what it can accomplish, and why you should pray. More than just “getting things from God,” prayer is inseparably intertwined with many issues vital to the Christian life—faith, love, trust, and obedience among them. Learn how prayer can truly be a two-way communication with the heavenly Father—from the lives of great Bible characters, the lives of devoted Christians through history, and in your life right now.    

Genres: Theology, Prayer

160 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 2014

About the author

Ed Strauss lives in British Columbia, Canada, with his wife and three tween-aged children. Ed is a freelance writer with a passion for Biblical apologetics and fantasy fiction. Apart from writing, Ed enjoys biking and exploring nature.

Reviews

[R.W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been my experience that I need to be ready to read books on prayer. And I think I was ready for this one. Although I don't agree with a couple major interpretations, this was a timely reminder of many of the basics of prayer, especially the importance of asking with right motives (and trusting God to form those in me).

I believe, in contrast to the author, that it is always God's will to heal, and that God does change God's mind without changing his character. But these disagreements don't affect most of the book. The author even quotes people of serious prayer who disagree with him about healing.