The Power of Prayerful Living: Healing Prayers and Spiritual Guidance That Bring Joy to Every Part of Your Life - Hardcover

Doug Hill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 157954200X ISBN 13: 9781579542009

Publisher: Emmaus, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Rodale Pr, 2001

Synopsis

Rodale Glossy Hardcover with 561 pages - Approx size: 7 x 9.4" - Soothe Your Aches and Pains, Renew Your Family Life, Build New Friendships, Relish Your Mature Years, Solve Emotional Worries, Energize Your Faith Life, Restore Romance and Find Peace and Happiness through Prayer. Open these pages and listen to an ensemble of respected spiritual authorities offer advice, wisdom, and prayers to address more than 60 of life's difficulties, from managing daily stress to coping with a terminal illness.

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Review:

In Doug Hill's The Power of Prayerful Living, the author makes the act of communing with God seem simple and accessible while also helping readers see and hear God's response. Hill demystifies the three fundamental forms of prayer: Yes-or-no prayers, which are prayers for guidance on well-defined issues; open-ended prayers, for when you know you need to do something "but don't have a clue what it is"; and spiritual intuition, such as an intuitive need to call an old friend, "only to find out she has just been diagnosed with breast cancer."

The 50-odd chapters (extending only 4 to 15 pages each) cover arenas for using these forms of prayer, including "Dating," "The Trials of Toddlerhood," "Overbearing Relatives," "Terminal Illness," and "Buying a House." Each chapter offers a blend of practical and spiritual advice as well as a specific prayer. For instance, in the chapter "Changing Jobs," Hill suggests that readers prayerfully ask "what God wants for you" while also exploring options, such as returning to school or starting a business. Bear in mind that Hill's orientation is Judeo-Christian (he is currently completing divinity studies in a seminary), although he does offer spiritual gleanings from Native American wisdom as well as other traditions. --Gail Hudson

From the Back Cover:

Spiritual Advice for All of Life's Challenges

More than ever in this frenetic world, we need support in all stages of life. So, like the old local pastor whom people called on in times of joy, crisis, or anxiety, this glorious book comes along to provide a wealth of spiritual and emotional nourishment. Open these pages and listen to an ensemble of respected spiritual authorities offer advice, wisdom, and prayers to address more than 60 of life's difficulties, from managing daily stress to coping with a terminal illness.

* On Being a Prayerful Citizen: Pray for change, stand up for what's right, and start pitching in.
* On Coping with Financial Crises: Change your spending habits and trust in God. If Job can find a way back, so can you.
* On Dating: Don't expect divine matchmaking, but if you're open, God will help you discern what you need in a partner.
* On Caring for an Aging Parent: Gently ask how you can help, then do what feels right for both of you.

With practical guidance on these and many more life situations, plus moving accounts of real-life prayer miracles, this precious volume will prepare you to face whatever tomorrow brings, in loving connection with God.

Doug Hill's previous works include Prayer, Faith and Healing and Healing Power. A former staff writer for TV Guide, he is completing studies for a divinity degree at Moravian Seminary in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Emmaus, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Rodale Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 157954200X
• ISBN 13: 9781579542009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 561