• Before Amen

  • The Power of a Simple Prayer
  • By: Max Lucado
  • Narrated by: Ben Holland
  • Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (900 ratings)

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Before Amen

By: Max Lucado
Narrated by: Ben Holland
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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

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Great book.

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

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Prayer works

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

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Wonderful Read!

very informative! love the details and scripture! max lucado is a great author! God is good!

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Prayers

I’m a prayer warrior at my church and this book was so uplifting how do we continue praying year after year for others and Max just really inspired me it’s not that hard to keep going our prayers are heard as simple as they are God bless!

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Amazing Book

This book was so timely and it spoke straight to my heart! It changed my personal perspective of the way I speak with God in my prayers

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A warm book on prayer

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

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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.

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I was grateful for this book in my library.

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

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Loved it

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

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Awesome

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

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