Have you heard of She Prays?

She Prays: A 31-Day Journey to Confident Conversations with God, a nonfiction Christian book, released recently. Have you heard of it? I hope so. If not, dive in and learn more. Because if you’re like me, this one’s a resource you’ll come back to again and again.

Is This a Book on Prayer or…?

It’s a gem! And a challenge to converse with God–with comfort and ease.

As I began scouring the pages of this book, that’s what came to mind. I hope we see She Prays around for years to come. It’s a challenge well worth taking.

Debbie Lindell authored this ministry tool. She and her husband, John, serve as lead pastors of a church in Springfield, Missouri. You also might associate her name with the Designed for Life women’s conference. (I’d not heard of it but wondered why after reading of its attendance reaching 10,000 women–just three hours from my home.)

She Prays is not a book on prayer specifically, but it is a challenge for new believers and seasoned Christians alike. This 31-day prayer challenge reads like a book but breaks each day’s reading into short and sweet daily portions. It’s easy to devour the allotted 2-4 pages each day.

She Prays — Tell Me More

I fell in love on the first day. There, on those opening pages, Debbie dives into prayer but handles it through the vehicle of salvation. Then she progresses to other topics–all through the vehicle of prayer. Call it authentic and gentle, not in-your-face, Bible-thumping style. I’ve honestly never read words threaded together, addressing prayer and the Christian walk in the way she does.

It’s broken into four, overarching sections and categorizes the prayer focus accordingly:

• She Prays with Understanding
  (Salvation, who we are in Christ, etc.)
• She Prays with Knowledge
  (Who God is, His provision, etc.)
• She Prays with Trust
  (God understands, waiting, lessons amid the darkness, etc.)
• She Prays with Power
  (Praise, Ask, Prayer, etc.)

Here’s What Else I Like About this Christian Read

The daily reading ends with an action step. Each is different and not your typical, end-of-the-chapter version. They’re creative. Unusual. Interesting. Impactful. And more.

Examples: Read a passage out loud, write a letter to God, or set a phone reminder to pray daily.

I also like that she includes space at the end of each day for notes, prayer, and journaling.

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How to Use this Book

Use this book as a birthday, Christmas, Mother’s Day, or graduation gift. It lends itself to younger believers, but the author mentions growth as well, and that’s for all of us. (Because we’ve never learned it all, have we?)

It’d be a wonderful challenge for women or small groups. I imagine Christians growing in faith as they dive into this 31-day challenge together, sharing their insight and understanding.

Give it to a variety of folks. It crosses many categories.

Where Can I Purchase She Prays?

She Prays, the paperback and ebook versions, are available through the links below, which support Christian business, or wherever books are sold.

She Prays: A 31-Day Journey to Confident Conversations with God By Debbie Lindell

She Prays: A 31-Day Journey to Confident Conversations with God – eBook By Debbie Lindell

Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The publisher supplied a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Book Club Starts TONIGHT

Our book club starts tonight, Oct. 22. Find out more on the Free Christian Resources page under the Seated with Christ picture. Sign up today!

And don’t forget to go out and grab a copy of She Prays, too. It’s a book most will enjoy.

Do you enjoy reading and using Christian books on prayer? Maybe you’re a newcomer to the Christian faith, a parent or spouse looking for prayer guidance, or a seasoned believer eager to learn more about prayer. There’s something in this list of my favorite Christian books on prayer for a wide array of folks.

Many of these titles have been in print for several years, so it looks as though other folks like these, too. All of them not only help our Christian faith, but they help to build up others by encouraging simple conversation and intercession with God. See if one of these books fits your needs.

(Affiliates links may be included in this post.)

A Simple Way to Pray

Becky Tirabassi has a wonderful way of making prayer seem approachable. After all, God is. So is prayer! She encourages us to see prayer simply as a conversation with God.

This author helps each of us ease into prayer with this Christian book on prayer: Let God Talk to You. This is an especially good book for those beginning their journey with God and prayer.

Let God Talk to You: When You Hear Him, You Will Never Be the Same By Becky Tirabassi

Books on How to Pray Effectively

Some of the most effective prayer times I’ve had with the Lord include praying His Word. Beth Moore’s on to something with this.

Praying God’s Word helps us to pray to overcome spiritual strongholds.

Praying God’s Word: Breaking Free from Spiritual Strongholds, Paperback Edition By Beth Moore

Prayers for Your Children

We reviewed the two books below on the blog a few months ago. You can read the post here. I love these! They are two of my favorite parenting prayer tools.

One book targets daughters and the other sons. Because each faces different adversities, the prayers and focus change accordingly. Both books are well worth the simple investment.

Powerful Prayers for Your Daughter: Praying for Every Part of Her Life

Powerful Prayers for Your Son: Praying for Every Part of His Life

Find other book reviews here and here.

Powerful Prayer Books

The two books listed below (plus a whole library of other prayer titles) were written by Stormie Omartian. They’re simple but powerful, too. (Read this review of The Power of a Praying Wife .)

One thing I like about each of these titles is that they are easily read and prayed. Simple can equate to powerful, too. Look for other titles concerning husbands, adult children, and more.

The Power of a Praying Wife By Stormie Omartian

The Power of a Praying Woman By Stormie Omartian

Pray Like a Warrior

I read this book Christian book on prayer nearly twenty years ago. It’s been around for a bit.

If you’re looking for a handbook of sorts that encourages a deeper prayer life, one that dives into the depths far beyond lukewarmness and includes personal stories, consider this one. Become a prayer warrior.

Becoming a Prayer Warrior, repackaged edition By Elizabeth Alves

So there you have it — my 5 favorite Christian books on prayer. (Plus a couple of related bonus titles! ) How about you? What are your favorite books on prayer? Go ahead and mention them in the comments below. We’d love to learn from you, too.

Bible Memory Verses

Now that we’re back to blogging, we’re also back to memory verses. But there’s a slight change. Look for a link to this year’s Who Am I memory verses on the Free Christian Resources page. (Halfway down, under the Memory Verses tab.)

Look for additions to this file 2x/month for October and November. You’re welcome to print these files for your personal use, or download them and use them as a screen saver.

Take God’s Word with you wherever you go!