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How to Pray
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Experiencing God Through Prayer
R. A. Torrey shares spiritual guidelines of answered prayer in this powerful and dynamic book, including:
Praying according to God’s will
Praying in the Spirit
Hindrances to prayer
When to pray
Abiding in Christ
Torrey’s teachings are illustrated with many true-life experiences. They are lovingly explained and will help you understand the componen ...more
R. A. Torrey shares spiritual guidelines of answered prayer in this powerful and dynamic book, including:
Praying according to God’s will
Praying in the Spirit
Hindrances to prayer
When to pray
Abiding in Christ
Torrey’s teachings are illustrated with many true-life experiences. They are lovingly explained and will help you understand the componen ...more
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Paperback, 132 pages
Published
December 1st 1983
by Whitaker House
(first published 1900)
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I quite enjoyed it and did take a few notes to either go back to or work on as I haven't mastered my praying and feel a little distant. If you're a Christian and struggle with praying(or relationship with the Creator), this would be a good guideline to follow. For me, it was very effective and I think I'd be for you, too.
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This small book is extremely useful. It talks about how to pray, when to pray, and what we need in order to pray effectively.
With this book the author encourages you to have a prayer life as Jesus had. Also, it is read fast but as all Torrey’s books, contains a lot of information to process.
Pray, pray, pray!
With this book the author encourages you to have a prayer life as Jesus had. Also, it is read fast but as all Torrey’s books, contains a lot of information to process.
Pray, pray, pray!
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A powerful yet user-friendly classic on prayer. I think the reader can gain much, even though it was written over 100 year ago. Clearly the examples are of that time, but the truths on prayer are timeless.
Experience is worth following
R. A. Torrey experience in prayer, experienced prayer, and wrote about how prayer works in this book.
The scripture and practical truths give focus and encouragement to experiencing prayer for oneself.
R. A. Torrey experience in prayer, experienced prayer, and wrote about how prayer works in this book.
The scripture and practical truths give focus and encouragement to experiencing prayer for oneself.
A must read
I would recommend this book for those who have problems praying. This book outlined areas in your life that may be contributing to the inability of praying earnestly to God our father
I would recommend this book for those who have problems praying. This book outlined areas in your life that may be contributing to the inability of praying earnestly to God our father
An authoritative word on prayer
Practical, powerful lessons on prayer. Strong biblical foundation. Rich personal experience. Authentic and authoritative words of guidance. An easy read. Life changing book.
Practical, powerful lessons on prayer. Strong biblical foundation. Rich personal experience. Authentic and authoritative words of guidance. An easy read. Life changing book.
Inspiring and helpful
For those who struggle with prayer as well as the prayer warrior, this book gives inspiring insight into why it is important to pray, why we must pray Biblical prayers, and how to have a better relationship with God.
For those who struggle with prayer as well as the prayer warrior, this book gives inspiring insight into why it is important to pray, why we must pray Biblical prayers, and how to have a better relationship with God.
Early Thoughts on Prayer Still Hold True Today
A thoughtful look at prayer from several different angles. It will stir your heart and encourage you to be more of a participant rather than a spectator. An easy read, but far from simplistic.
A thoughtful look at prayer from several different angles. It will stir your heart and encourage you to be more of a participant rather than a spectator. An easy read, but far from simplistic.
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this book maybe written before the power of prayer. this book written in more general, about the necessity of prayer and prayer with holy spirit. many event in this book indicating that age is the age of revival in pentecostal.
this book maybe written before the power of prayer. this book written in more general, about the necessity of prayer and prayer with holy spirit. many event in this book indicating that age is the age of revival in pentecostal.
How To Pray by R. A.Torrey
This book was magnificently written about prayer and so was the person who read it. I really enjoyed reading and listening to it and I pray that I will read his other books as well. Thank you and God bless you.
This book was magnificently written about prayer and so was the person who read it. I really enjoyed reading and listening to it and I pray that I will read his other books as well. Thank you and God bless you.
Very interesting
This book has open my awarenesses to a lot of points in my life where I have to in crease and decrease when it come to pray. It has given me a Gide
This book has open my awarenesses to a lot of points in my life where I have to in crease and decrease when it come to pray. It has given me a Gide
Although it’s a small book that could be a quick read, I found myself only reading a chapter at a time, thinking about it and applying it. Then moving on to the next.
Great!
Very inspiring, educational and easy to understand. this man was really a God's servant. May every one who read this book be touched as I was. ...more
Very inspiring, educational and easy to understand. this man was really a God's servant. May every one who read this book be touched as I was. ...more
10/10
Loved it this book was a eye opener for sure. Lots of bible proof and insite recomend to anyone looking to deepen in prayer
Loved it this book was a eye opener for sure. Lots of bible proof and insite recomend to anyone looking to deepen in prayer
I could relate.
Loved the book! Many of my questions about why prayers go unanswered were clarified. I recommend it to those seeking a more profound,effective prayer experience.
Loved the book! Many of my questions about why prayers go unanswered were clarified. I recommend it to those seeking a more profound,effective prayer experience.
Great resource. Learned a lot! However, I will warn you, the last chapter is not biblical at all. Be forwarned.
I didn’t necessarily agree with all his opinions
Praying shouldn't be legalistic, it can be a conversation with God! Great to know this!
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Convicting and encouraging. Was not entirely on the same page as Torrey concerning revivals, but appreciated much of his insight.
Helpful for understanding and improving prayer life. Short and sweet yet provides a great foundation. I will keep this book on my shelf and return to it often.
Fantastic, blessed book!
This book made me break down in tears three times.
I never expected I’d be reduced to tears thrice by a small 125-page book.
But, alas, here we are...
This book made me break down in tears three times.
I never expected I’d be reduced to tears thrice by a small 125-page book.
But, alas, here we are...
A very earnest exhortation to prayer, and in that spirit it is very much appreciated. Yet the teaching on prayer presented here does not rise to the level of the biblical genius of prayer.
Inspiring
Book very informative in proper procedures in praying. For an obedient relationship with God. Thanks for opportunity to read new edition.
Book very informative in proper procedures in praying. For an obedient relationship with God. Thanks for opportunity to read new edition.
I have loved everything I’ve read by Torrey. It’s been about 20 years, but this book changed my life and started me down the road to prayer. Thank you, Jesus.
Good basic book on prayer!
Simply stated, well said, pertinent to our times and yet published 120 years ago!!!
Glad I read it
Book club #2 June 2020
Simply stated, well said, pertinent to our times and yet published 120 years ago!!!
Glad I read it
Book club #2 June 2020
Very good book! I would give it a 9 out of 10 🌟.
Very good book that convicts and leaves you thinking.
A timely reminder of the great, untapped power that is available to those who will humble themselves and bring their requests to the Father.
Amazing tiny book, 100 years old and amazingly relevant. I would easily recommend this.
An excellent commentary defining the purpose of prayer and how to revive your prayer life. The book flows very well.
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