From the Forerunner Bookstore: Prayers to Strengthen Your Inner Man (Reviewed)
Many of us believe in the value of prayer. We buy the teachings and the books, we attend the conferences, but do we enjoy prayer? Prayer is not something that we choose to do simply because it is a good discipline. For those who desire to follow hard after God, prayer is a necessity, much like water and food to the body. We cannot do without it. It is the air we breathe and the heartbeat of the Christian faith. Connecting with God at a deep level is the primary calling of every believer.
I believe one of the primary reasons that prayer is not as enjoyable as it could be is because we do not know where to begin. Much like studying the Word, prayer can be overwhelming at first. There are so many issues and prayer needs, so many injustices and wrong things that need to be made right. How do we even begin such a daunting task?
Mike Bickle addresses this question in his new book on prayer, Prayers to Strengthen Your Inner Man. We must start with our inner man when we desire to move forward in our prayer lives. God is zealous for our spiritual growth and desires that we would be strengthened in our inner man as we talk to Him day after day in personal prayer.
Using three simple acronyms, Mike helps us to pray the Bible with perseverance, purpose, and desire. He exhorts: “The Spirit will strengthen our inner man by touching our mind emotions, and speech with the might of His presence. We can draw on the strength of the Spirit as a river of life in us by asking Him to strengthen us.”
Prayers to Strengthen Your Inner Man will help anyone looking for encouragement in his or her prayer life. Whether you are a new believer or an intercessor of many years, practicing the principles Mike shares in this book will bring great spiritual rewards to your personal life. I highly recommend this resource.
