Although Christians are lovers of the Bible, not all have learned and followed the venerable Christian custom of praying directly from Scripture. In this thoroughly readable and helpful book, Evan Howard shows Christians how to recover and reap the rewards of this vital practice.
Praying the Scriptures features down-to-earth guidance on praying the Lord's Prayer and the Psalms, on praying out of the Scriptures for worship, thanksgiving, revival and personal needs. It includes a clear and thorough listing of biblical passages for a variety of prayers.
Free of gimmickry but full of practical advice, this book is for new Christians and those who desire a deeper, more biblically saturated prayer life.
Preface
Introduction: A Field Guide to Biblical Prayer
Part 1: A Guide to Praying the Scriptures
1. Praying the Scriptures
2. The Model Prayer of Our Lord
3. Praying the Psalms
4. Worship, Praise Thanksgiving with the Scripture
5. Biblical Meditation
6. Petition Intercession: Praying for Our Needs
7. Revival Prayer Praying the Promises of Scripture
8. Confession Self-Examination
9. Deliverance Prayer: Praying the "Enemy" Psalms
10. When Prayer Goes Unanswered
Part 2: A Guide to Scriptures for Prayer
List A: Praying the Lord's Prayer (Especially for use with chapter two)
List B: Psalms Listed by Mood (Especially for use with chapters three and nine)
List C: Scripture Passages for Worship Thanksgiving (Especially for use with chapter four)
List D: Theological Meditation (Especially for use with chapter five)
List E: Gospel Meditaiton (Especially for use with chapter five)
List F: Praying for Personal Corporate Needs (Especially for use with chapter six)
List G: Prayers for Mercy Revival (Especially for use with chapter seven)
List H: A Few Promises to Use in Prayer (Especially for use with chapter seven)
List I: Commandments Scriptural Exhortations (Especially for use with chapter eight)