Praying Backwards : Transform Your Prayer Life by Beginning in Jesus' Name

by Chapell, Bryan

• ISBN13: 9780801065279
• ISBN10: 0801065275
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781585582631
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-01
• Publisher: Baker Books
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Summary

Christians often say, "In Jesus' name" to close their prayers. But is this truly a desire of the heart or a perfunctory "Yours Truly" to God? Bryan Chapell says we should begin our prayers in Jesus' name-we should be Praying Backwards. In this practical and inspiring book, he shows readers that to truly pray in Jesus' name is to reorder one's priorities in prayer-and in life-away from oneself and towards Jesus and his kingdom. It is to pray believing in the power and the goodness of the One who hears, and thus to pray boldly, expectantly, and persistently.Readers seeking to transform their prayer lives will find wonderful direction in Praying Backwards.

Author Biography

Bryan Chapell is president of Covenant Theological Seminary and a former pastor. He is the author of numerous books, including the Gold Medallion finalist Holiness by Grace, as well as The Wonder of It All, The Promises of Grace, and Each for the Other. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	11	(2)
Introduction: Praying for Change	13	(162)
1. Praying in Jesus' Name: In Jesus' Name, Amen Begin	17	(16)
2. Praying in Jesus' Way: Not My Will but Yours	33	(16)
3. Praying without Doubting: Trusting Our Father, the King	49	(18)
4. Praying in the Spirit: Power beyond Our Power	67	(18)
5. Praying Boldly: As a Child of God	85	(20)
6. Praying Expectantly: For All Things Always	105	(16)
7. Praying Persistently: Never, Never Give Up	121	(20)
8. Praying in God's Will: Within the Fence of Righteousness	141	(16)
9. Praying in God's Wisdom: Within the Fence of Prudence	157	(18)
10. Praying Forward: Paddle and Pray	175	(18)
Conclusion: In Jesus' Name, Amen	193	(2)
Discussion Questions	195	(8)
Notes	203