How to Pray: Reflections and Essays

ISBN: 0062847139

Author: Lewis, C. S.

Condition: Used

The great C.S. Lewis said, I pray because I cant help myself. I pray because Im helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesnt change God. It changes me. The act of praying demands an impossibility that we request and Lewiss insights on Christianity, reflections, and teachings are cultivated from essays, articles, letters, and his classic words in How to Pray.Lewis provides a deeper understanding of the personal tradition of prayer, faith, and what it means to be a Christian. This compilation addresses commonly asked questions related to prayer such as: Can prayer be proven to work? Why should we pray if God already knows what we need? How does prayer fit with the idea of Gods providence? How can prayer become a regular practice? How should we pray when were grieving? Can we pray to avoid suffering? How should we handle unanswered prayers?If you want to deepen your relationship with God or youre searching for ways to strengthen your prayer life, How to Pray is the practical wisdom you need.