Live a Praying Life: Open Your Life to God's Power and Provision

by Jennifer Kennedy Dean

This revised, 13-week study goes back to the biblical basics of prayer, cleaning out myths about prayer to rev up a powerful, ongoing connection to God that can invigorate every aspect of a Christian’s life. The author tackles the complex theological questions: If God is sovereign, why pray? If prayer is not a way to change God’s mind, what is it? Prayer is a way, Jennifer illustrates, for God to send His power and provision into the world through His people. The study takes a detailed look at prayer’s purpose, process, promise, and practice.

Genres: Christian, Prayer, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Groups · Rating 4 out of 5]

Per Janet Schroer:

Excellent study that address misconceptions & questions concerning prayer. It is powerful, truth filled and very application oriented. There are many spiritual references, written teaching from various authors and a prayer journaling section for each day. This is a good personal & interactive study. This study is challenging and encouraging.

13 weeks, 45 minutes per week
Study Guide/work book

Possible Shelves: Prayer, Intimacy with God

[Breezy · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was really good. i read this book in ministry school and it shows you what prayer should be like. a continuous conversation with god. not just when we're going to sleep or when we need something.

[cati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Study! Learn so much from this and as always a great step on the path of growing into a better person.

[GooglyEyed Teacher · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book definitely gave concrete information that was Scripture based. I found it to be a brain workout, which is always a good thing. Took my mom-tired brain a few months to get through!

[Jack Kardiac · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best books on prayer. Not only does it address many of the misconceptions we have when it comes to prayer and seeking God, but also has sound, biblical instruction on how to approach Him. I've read it again and again, especially when I need to remind myself of the basic principles once more.

[Harmony]

Very mixed reaction. Some of her insights were fascinating and deep. Other ideas seemed to be a bit of a reach. Worth the time because it pushed me to think and get closer with God.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most relevant and dynamic books on prayer I have ever read. It definitely makes me want to read more from Jennifer Kennedy Dean.

[Becky Simmons · Rating 3 out of 5]

This study has brought up many questions about prayer. Yet I did not always agree with her interpretations.

[Cindymarrelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very helpful book. Highly recommend.

[Paula White · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this slowly on my kindle

[Ella Herring · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful reading. Great prayer author. Powerful. My favorite.

[Barbi Huhn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful Bible study! I did this study with my local PWOC group. I learned a lot from this study. The examples and illustrations were wonderful. She really took you through the whole process and it was never overwhelming but it definitely made you think. One thing I learned from this is that there is no way to pray wrong as long as you are praying and to realize that was very reassuring!

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

43 11/7/14 There's dross here, but there's also a lot of gold. She doesn't always express herself so as to prevent misreading and she takes a few things a bit far, but overall I found a lot of good perspective and interesting challenges here. Some solid points and great boldness. I would recommend it, though I'd probably remind people to reason check, doctrine check, and character check anything before taking it to the bank.

[Jake Fraser · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed her video and listening to her. Her workbook was easy enough to get through. Not my favorite study and not the most in-depth. If you're wanting something super deep - this isn't it...but it was decent.

[Sara Panozzo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Book. Explains a lot about prayer. Has a lot of verses to back up explanations. Some of her comparisons to real life either paint a good picture or are a little far out there.

[Keri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this study. It opened my eyes to prayer in ways I had never thought about it before.

[Johnnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best study on prayer ever!