Do you ever wonder, “Why doesn’t God answer my prayers?” Do you wish you could see the evidence that prayer changes lives? Are you tired of playing it safe with your faith? In Dangerous Prayers, New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel helps you unlock your greatest potential and tackle your greatest fears by praying stronger, more passionate prayers that lead you into a deeper faith. … faith.
Prayer moves the heart of God–but some prayers move Him more than others. He wants more for us than a tepid faith and half-hearted routines at the dinner table. He’s called you to a life of courage, not comfort.
This book will show you how to pray the prayers that search your soul, break your habits, and send you to pursue the calling God has for you. But be warned: if you’re fine with settling for what’s easy, or you’re OK with staying on the sidelines, this book isn’t for you. You’ll be challenged. You’ll be tested. You’ll be moved to take a long, hard look at your heart.
But you’ll be inspired, too.
You’ll be inspired to pray boldly. To pray powerfully. To pray with fire. You’ll see how you can trade ineffective prayers and lukewarm faith for raw, daring prayers that will push you to new levels of passion and fulfillment. You’ll discover the secret to overcome fears of loss, rejection, failure, and the unknown and welcome the blessings God has for you on the other side.
You’ll gain the courage it takes to pray dangerous prayers.
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Learning to pray dangerously has changed my life. Interesting and easy to read and understand.
I recommend for every Christian! These “dangerous” prayers have the power to change our spiritual walks. These three prayers – “Search Me,” “Break Me,” and “Send Me” – require us to dig deep and open our hearts to God’s will, letting go of our own desires and being willing to be led out of our comfort zones.
This was very easy to read, with short, punchy chapters and nugget after nugget of great quotes written in beautiful language.
The only two things I would change are 1- that the pronouns referencing God and Jesus were also capitalized (a few times it was unclear which “he” was being talked about), an 2- for it to be a little more practical, with formatted bullet lists or numbered steps for easier remembrance. There were some practical suggestions, but they got lost in the beautiful language, and I don’t know if I remember where to find them without re-reading the entire book again.
But overall a really inspirational and motivational book. It’s a book that actually tells you what to pray: three simple prayers that are not easy to mean but invite God to really be the Lord of your life. Read it now!
Favorite quotes:
“The truth is we – you and I and everyone – are always inadequate. We’re never enough We’re always weak. But here’s the incredible thing: when we’re weak, God’s power is made perfect.” (p.42)
“This isn’t a game or a sterile little spiritual exercise to help you have a better day. This is a soul-cleansing, heart-mending, eternity-altering prayer.” (p.56)
“What are we losing by clinging to our comfort? What are we missing out on because we’re so committed to avoiding pain and discomfort?” (p.73)
“He told me that in brokenness, he found joy… In the brokenness and pouring out of his life, [he] found hope. In the middle of his worst pain, he discovered a peace…” (p.98-99)
“As long as we compare ourselves with other people, we can deceive ourselves that we are not that bad. But when we compare ourselves to God, we see just how unrighteous we truly are.” (p.128)
“And because of what Jesus did for us and the grace he lavishes on us, suddenly the dangerous prayer of surrender doesn’t seem so daunting.” (p.131)
“What you feed grows. And what you starve dies… Starve your sinful self. Rather than getting what you want, give up something you may want [sic] for something you want even more – a God-glorifying life.” (p.134)
“If you were more open to what God might do in you instead of just hoping he will do something for you.” (p.159)
This book is not for someone that is looking for “If I pray this way, God has to give me what I ask”.
This book is for those who know that prayer does not change God, it changes YOU!
That is why this book is about Dangerous Prayer!
Religious book
non-fiction – really helps you focus on what is real – and important –
digs deep into the truth we need to hear about our prayer life.
I have this in Kindle and Audible format. It is excellent for a Bible Study which I followed along with Proverbs 31 and The author Craig.
Simple, yet difficult. Easy, yet daring. This book is written in an easy, engaging style, which makes it a quick read. Craig Groeschel also gets straight to the point in each chapter, adding in stories that add to the depth of the prayers without any extra fluff. He limits himself to three prayers–potentially life-changing prayers if the reader will actually give God full control of the answers.
But the beauty of this book is that the simplistic prayers can go ever deeper into our hearts and lives. Just like we can always learn to trust God more, we can always go farther into more hidden or complex issues of life that we need to ponder, change and/or heal from. Although I listened to this book on audio, I will likely buy a print book to keep on my shelves to refer back to and to remind myself to read it again and again.