How to Pray: Developing an Intimate Relationship with God

by Ronnie Floyd

Overview

Revised and expanded by the former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, this classic work on the discipline of prayer is both practical and personal - a treasure trove of spiritual wisdom for new believers, seasoned Christians, and everyone in between.

In this completely updated twentieth anniversary edition, pastor Ronnie Floyd invites believers to join him in better understanding effective prayer with a practical and helpful plan for how to pray. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran in prayer, this book will meet you where you are and encourage you to move to a new level in your prayer life.

The book includes a new foreword from Dr. Floyd, the long-standing pastor of Cross Church in Northwest Arkansas and the new president for the National Day of Prayer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780785224839
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	04/02/2019
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	1,037,158
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Dr. Ronnie Floyd, senior pastor of Cross Church located in Northwest Arkansas, is the author of twenty-three books. He is also the president of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, which mobilizes millions of Americans to pray for America annually, and a past president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Floyd’s writing, speaking with messages broadcast live across the world via the Internet, and leadership have opened doors through major news media outlets. Dr. Floyd and his wife, Jeana, have two sons and seven grandchildren.

Table of Contents

One Thousand Thank-Yous ix

A Defining Moment xi

Part 1 An Introduction to Prayer

1 What Prayer Is All About 3

2 Why Christians Do Not Pray 19

3 How to Have a Meaningful Time with God 33

Part 2 Keys to a Powerful Prayer Life

4 How to Pray According to God's Will 51

5 How to Pray in Jesus' Name 65

6 How to Pray in the Spirit 75

Part 3 Moving to a New Level in Prayer

7 How to Call Upon the Lord 91

8 How to Pray It Through 105

9 How to Pray for One Another 119

10 How to Do Warfare Praying 135

11 How to Empower Your Prayers 153

Part 4 Barriers to Prayer

12 The Wall of Strained Relationships 171

13 The Wail of Improper Motives 187

14 The Wall of an Unrepentant Heart 199

Part 5 Praying for Others

15 How to Pray for the Sick 215

16 How to Pray for Your Family 229

17 Flow to Pray for Your Pastor and Church 237

18 How to Pray for America 249

19 How Prayer Influences Others 261

A Personal Prayer Plan for Your Life 271

Notes 283

About the Author 285