Before Amen

The Power of a Simple Prayer

By: Max Lucado

Narrated by: Ben Holland

We all pray... some.

We pray to stay sober, centered, or solvent. When the lump is deemed malignant. When the money runs out before the month does. When the marriage is falling apart. We pray.

But wouldn't we like to pray more? Better? Stronger? With more fire, faith, and fervency?

Yet we have kids to feed, bills to pay, deadlines to meet. The calendar pounces on our good intentions like a tiger on a rabbit. And what about our checkered history with prayer? Uncertain words. Unmet expectations. Unanswered requests.

We aren't the first to struggle with prayer. The first followers of Jesus needed prayer guidance too. In fact, prayer is the only tutorial they ever requested.

And Jesus gave them a prayer. Not a lecture on prayer. Not the doctrine of prayer. He gave them a quotable, repeatable, portable prayer. Couldn't we use the same?

In Before Amen best-selling author Max Lucado joins listeners on a journey to the very heart of biblical prayer, offering hope for doubts and confidence even for prayer wimps. Distilling prayers in the Bible down to one pocket-sized prayer, Max reminds listeners that prayer is not a privilege for the pious nor the art of a chosen few. Prayer is simply a heartfelt conversation between God and his child. Let the conversation begin.

©2014 Thomas Nelson (P)2014 Thomas Nelson

Nice and simple

This is a good listen. This book reminds me of the simplicity of prayer. Communication with God is essential, and the cares of this life cloud the simplicity of prayer. This book is a good reminder and quick listen.

I was grateful for this book in my library.

I feel a renewal of spirit. Thanks for writing about prayer, Max. Thanks so much.

Loved it

Great book, simple to follow prayer in case you don't have the time you can still pray

Awesome

Absolutely a must hear. Great words of encouragement. The closing provided an easy technique for prayer. Really enjoyed this book.

Simply the best!

Love this book. It is very easy to follow with simple instructions for simple effective prayer for immediate use. Thank you for your obedience Max Lucado!

This book is inspiring

Beautifully written and performed. This book is a great reminder of the power of prayer. Although the book is short its powerful.

Great book.

I love the simplicity of the book with the power of it's message. Highly recommended.

Prayer works

Very well presented. excellent advice and a great challenge to those who feel negative and those who constantly seek pity.

A warm book on prayer

I enjoyed the inviting reasons and how to pray study Answered many small questions I always had about prayer

His Promises are eternal

The lesson in this book for me is that Jesus is above every other power in our universe. He paid to save us and has not stopped loving us. His name is power, His name is Love. He never leaves us hanging …..He changes our lives for our good.