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    Becoming a Woman of Prayer
    Becoming a Woman of Prayer
    Becoming a Woman of Prayer
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    Becoming a Woman of Prayer

    By Cynthia Heald

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    Prayer Is Our Response to God’s Invitation.
    So often we think of prayer as something we do to break through to God—to get His attention and to get Him to listen to us. But intimacy with God is His idea. He has taken the initiative, and prayer is His gift to us. It is an opportunity for us to respond to His invitation to intimacy by calling, crying, and singing to Him. Prayer is our response to the One who has called out to us and desires to be in a relationship with us.

    In Becoming a Woman of Prayer, Cynthia Heald will encourage you to respond to God’s invitation to deeper intimacy with Him.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTyndale House Publishers
    Release dateFeb 27, 2014
    ISBN9781615214822
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    • 3/5
      I read a chapter every morning and used it as a devotional. It was a great way to start my day.
      Prayer changes things and this reminds you how to be a better prayer warrior, etc.
    • 4/5
      If I could quote from the Preface of this book it summarizes the purpose of the book very well: "I stand in the need of spending time in prayer", "to deepen your understanding of prayer so that you can pray more effectively and draw closer to our Lord. . .", "The underlying principle of prayer, which overwhelmed me, is that God desires to be intimate with me and He wants this relationship so much that He invites, encourages and helps me to pray".The author does a great job of helping you understand the purpose and goal of our prayer life. She uses a lot of scripture, which I always appreciate, and also found some excellent quotes from great men and women of the faith that I also greatly enjoyed. As I flip back through the pages of this book, I am amazed at all the underlining and highlighting I did as I read. Which means there is a lot that I want to go back to and re-read. This was taught at our ladies Bible study on prayer and is very easy to use as she gives questions to answer with scripture to look up on prayer.
    • 5/5
      This is one of a series of books written by Cynthia Heald. This books truly is a Bible study. The author concentrates on pointing you to the applicable scripture covering each topic she addresses and keeps her own comments and those of other Christian authors to a minimum. The book is short in length, but each chapter leads the reader to several Bible verses for additional reading. Each chapter also includes several contemplative questions for the reader to answer after reading the selected verses. This is an excellent study for someone who is ready to delve beyond just a casual understanding of God's Word.

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    Becoming a Woman of Prayer - Cynthia Heald

    Preface

    IT’S ME, IT’S ME, IT’S ME, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer is a song I learned as a little girl. The words are still true for me as an older woman. Not only do I need prayer as others intercede for me, but I stand in the need of spending time in prayer.

    I wrote this study because of my need for prayer. God made it very clear to me that it was about time I began to deepen my prayer life, and the best way to get started was with Becoming a Woman of Prayer. This is a wonderful aspect of God’s character: He shows us our need and then He creatively begins to meet that need.

    If you desire to deepen your understanding of prayer so that you can pray more effectively and draw closer to our Lord, then perhaps this guide is for you too.

    During my study of this subject, I have prayed, wept, and been deeply challenged. The prayers of the saints in the Scriptures have helped me verbalize my prayers, and the prayers of godly saints have touched my heart. The passages on prayer have informed me and taught me how to pray biblically. The underlying principle of prayer, which overwhelmed me, is that God desires to be intimate with me, and He wants this relationship so much that He invites, encourages, and helps me to pray.

    With such an incredible invitation from our Father extended to me, I realized that I would be unwise to refuse such an offer of fellowship and participation in His plans. So I have just begun to enter into the inner room and pray. I invite you to join me, but more importantly God invites you to join Him.

    God bless you richly as you study. I pray that your life will never be the same because of your desire to become a woman of prayer.

    Cynthia Heald

    Suggestions

    –for Using This Study–

    THIS STUDY IS DESIGNED FOR both individual as well as small group use, and for women of any age or family status.

    Many of the questions will guide you into Scripture passages. Ask God to reveal His truth to you through His Word, and don’t be concerned about wrong answers. Bible study references—such as commentaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks—can help you understand particular passages by providing historical background, contexts, and common interpretations. (In a few cases, you’ll need access to a standard dictionary—such as Webster’s, Random House, or the Oxford American—for general word definitions.) Other questions will ask you to reflect on your own life. Approach these questions honestly and thoughtfully; however, if you’re doing this study in a group, don’t feel that you must reveal private details of your life experiences.

    This study will encourage you to grow in your intimacy with God by exploring what the Bible teaches about prayer. But studying about prayer should never be a substitute for prayer itself. Therefore, each session begins and ends with prayer. To open your study, a prayer of preparation has been selected from the voices of Christian saints. In closing, you will be invited to write a brief prayer as a way of verbalizing to the Lord the insights and responses He has prompted. Your reflections will be enriched as you immerse them in prayer. However, the Bible reveals that prayer and the Scriptures are intertwined—so you may want to begin memorizing the suggested Scripture passage at the start of each session. Write the memory verse (from your favorite version) on a card or Post-it, put it in a place where you will see it regularly, and memorize the words. Let them dwell richly within you as you study and pray. Thank God for who He is and for what He is doing in your life.

    The last chapter in Becoming a Woman of Prayer is a guide to spending time alone with God—for a brief interlude or a day-long retreat. If you are meeting in a group for this last session, separate for personal time with the Lord and then gather to share your experiences or to close in collective prayer.

    The quotations from classic thinkers and writers have been carefully selected to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the content in Becoming a Woman of Prayer. The references for these quotations (see the Notes section at the back of the book) furnish an excellent devotional reading list.

    THE FATHER AND THE CHILD

    The Father spoke:

    It is time for you to study prayer, My child.

    Yes, Father, I know. I have much to learn about prayer.

    Prayer is vital to our relationship. It is a key to our intimacy and to your knowledge of Me.

    I am humbled that You desire such closeness—that is my desire also.

    I invite you to sit at My feet; I long to impart significant truths to you. You know that I am always available.

    Yes, I know. Spending consistent time in prayer is a choice I need to make. I am aware that my inconstancy in prayer deprives me of rich times in Your presence.

    Perhaps studying My Word will encourage you and equip you to pray. My friendship is with those who fear Me, who have faith in Me, and who choose to enter their private room, close the door, and be alone with Me.

    I do reverence you, Father, and I seek a deeper

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