Do you feel inadequate as a prayer warrior? Anne Graham Lotz does, and she’s written The Light of His Presence: Prayers to Draw You Near to the Heart of God, as an expression of her heartfelt desire to lead us into the Throne Room, too.
Anne Graham Lotz says “Jesus is the answer to all of our ‘why?’ questions,” and is the author of Why?: Trusting God When You Don’t Understand. Chair of the National Day of Prayer Task Force 2016-2017, and daughter of evangelist Billy Graham, it may surprise you to know Anne says, “Prayer has been one of the greatest challenges of my Christian life.”
I find her admission reassuring, and basked in the peace that settled over me as I read her prayers. She reminded me, the world is in turmoil, but God is not.
Anne’s approach to prayer through worship, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession is familiar, yet Scripture is worded in such a way as to feel included in the conversation. She reminds us, “The purpose of prayer is not just to get answers. The purpose is to develop an intimate, personal relationship with the One who loves you…”
Do you need a reminder there is a God who is bigger than the turmoil around you?
“When everything familiar unravels… You are the Rock on which we stand.”
Do you need powerful Truths to cling to in uncertain times?
“In these days of desperation and confusion, we look to You and You alone.”
Do you feel like you’re the only one who can’t talk to God?
“I thank you. Like me, you have struggled in prayer but haven’t given up. My sincere prayer is that God will use this book to help you overcome your struggle as He draws you nearer to His heart.”
I resonate so much with Anne’s words and the tools she provides, including Appendix resources for growth and realigning with God’s purposes. She is straightforward and nudges me to reach for the best in my walk with God.
Get a copy of the book, kindle or audio, and let it be a part of your daily reading, meditating and conversing with the Lord!
Sally
Disclosure of Material: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the WaterBrook/Multnomah book review program in exchange for a fair and honest review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR Title 16, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
