Evaluation
Overall Score: 8.1/10
Plain, warm instruction that helps us pray with honesty and faith.
Summary
At a Glance
- Length
- 176 pages
- Type
- Devotional
- Theo. Perspective
- Reformed
- Overall score
- 8.1 / 10
- Strength
- Accessible and encouraging, especially for believers who feel weak in prayer.
- Limitation
- Its brevity means it is a starter and refresher, rather than an exhaustive treatment.
In Prayer, John Bunyan speaks as a pastor who knows the struggles of the believer, urging us toward real prayer that is honest, persevering, and anchored in God’s promises.
We are helped to see prayer as the life breath of faith, not a performance, and not a last resort.
Why Should We Read This Resource?
We should read this when we feel weak in prayer, or when we have reduced prayer to a set of phrases. Bunyan teaches us to bring the heart to God, guided by Scripture and sustained by grace.
It serves pastors well because it renews our own practice, and it also equips us to teach others with compassion. We are given categories for praying through fear, dryness, guilt, and delay, without surrendering hope.
Its greatest strength is that it makes prayer feel possible, because it keeps grace in view.
Closing Recommendation
We recommend Prayer for any believer who wants to pray more truly. It is plain, earnest, and profoundly encouraging for ministry and personal devotion.
Classification
- Level: Mid-level
- Best For: Busy pastors
- Priority: Strong recommendation
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