On My Knees: Rebuilding Our confidence in prayer

On My Knees: Rebuilding Our confidence in prayer

by Chris Band (Author), Krish Kandiah (Foreword)

Synopsis

Life has a tendency to knock our confidence in prayer. In the face of persistent difficulties, our prayer-fuelled hopes can be overwhelmed by such despair that we end up on our knees not so much in prayer, as in defeat. In this honest and engaging book, Chris Band discusses the issues that we may have about prayer but were perhaps afraid to ask: Is prayer wasted effort? Is God less involved in the world than we might wish? Is his will going to be done anyway, whether or not we pray? We discover that our prayers, far from being squandered by God, are powerfully and consistently used by him - both to build his relationship with us and to build his Kingdom through us. On My Knees examines our understanding of who God is and how he works in the world, taking us beyond proof-texts and wishful thinking, to the heart of what the Bible actually teaches about prayer. This encouraging and practical book will inspire and lead each of us afresh, to be on our knees, in prayer.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: New
Publisher: Monarch Books
Published: 21 Oct 2016

ISBN 10: 0857217755
ISBN 13: 9780857217752
Book Overview: How we understand God informs the way we pray. This book explores prayer and providence in an accessible way.

Media Reviews
Some books on prayer simply exhort the reader to pray more. This book helpfully sets the question of prayer in the wider context of how God relates to the world. Do our prayers make any difference? Do they change God's will or do they only change us? These and other such questions are discussed in an uncomplicated fashion, without ducking the issues involved. A very practical book that is well worth reading. --Tony Lane, professor of historical theology, London School of Theology--Tony Lane, professor of historical theology, London School of Theology (02/02/2017)
Biblically rich, and readably practical, this is a most helpful and encouraging companion on the journey of prayer. --Rev. Dr Chris Wright, International Ministries Directory, Langham Partnership (12/28/2016)
Author Bio
Chris Band is a Baptist minister in Oxford, and has studied at LST, Regent's Park College, and the University of Oxford. He's married to Breeze, with two lovely daughters Petra and Tia, and enjoys reading, DIY, climbing and photography. Dr. Krish Kandiah is director of the churches in mission at the Evangelical Alliance in London. Previously he has worked as a tutor in theology at Oxford University, a church pastor in London, and a missionary in Albania. He is a film buff, a soccer fan, a husband, a father, and a foster parent.