Hush! Hush! It's Time to Pray - But How?

by Jill Briscoe

What is the purpose of prayer? Have you ever spent one hour in prayer? Is it an effort to keep praying for more than ten minutes? Do you like to pray or is it a bore? What do your prayers consist of? When do you do your praying? What part do feelings play in your prayer life? Have you ever had any specific prayers answered? Are there conditions of prayer? Many Christians have problems with prayer--not with the idea of prayer, the meaning of prayer, or the advantage of prayer, but with the matter of just getting around to doing it. This creative and imaginative study of prayer, with practical and personal applications, takes prayer out of the realm of piety and into the world of reality.

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1978

About the author

Jill Briscoe has an active speaking and writing ministry that has taken her to many countries. She has written more than 40 books, including study guides, devotional material, poetry, and children's books.

Jill is executive editor of Just Between Us , a magazine of encouragement for ministry wives and women in leadership. She serves on the board of World Relief and Christianity Today, Inc.

A native of Liverpool, England, Jill launched into youth evangelism after becoming a Christian at age 18. She married her husband, Stuart, in 1958, and since then they have ministered together through Telling the Truth media ministries at conferences and mission organizations around the world. They reside in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Stuart completed 30 years of ministry as senior pastor of Elmbrook Church. Both Stuart and Jill now serve Elmbrook as ministers-at-large. They have 3 children, David, Judy, and Peter, and enjoy the blessing of 13 grandchildren.

Jill and Stuart call suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin their home. When they are not traveling, they spend time with their three children, David, Judy and Peter, and thirteen grandchildren.

Reviews

[Shari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great, practical book on prayer for individuals or groups. Covers the basics, yet her insights are not basic. Bible study prompts throughout. I'll be coming back to this one for further study and just to reread some topics that I need more help on.

[Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent!

One outdated term, used once: “He loved the ne*ro spirituals.”