Purpose in Prayer
Language: English
Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018
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The more praying there is in the world the better the world will be, the mightier the forces against evil everywhere. Prayer, in one phase of its operation, is a disinfectant and a preventive. It purifies the air; it destroys the contagion of evil. Prayer is no fitful, short-lived thing. It is no voice crying unheard and unheeded in the silence. It is a voice which goes into God's ear, and it lives as long as God's ear is open to holy pleas, as long as God's heart is alive to holy things. God shapes the world by prayer. Prayers are deathless. The lips that uttered them may be closed in death, the heart that felt them may have ceased to beat, but the prayers live before God, and God's heart is set on them and prayers outlive the lives of those who uttered them; outlive a generation, outlive an age, outlive a world.
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- Title
- Purpose in Prayer
- Author
- Edward M Bounds
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1983979546
- ISBN 13
- 9781983979545
- Series
- Book 17 of 22: Heritage Hardbacks
Purpose in Prayer by E. M. Bounds is a classic, soul-stirring work that pushes Christian readers to see not just the purpose of prayer in doctrine, but the purpose in their own prayers. Bounds argues that prayer is far more than ritual—it is the very lifeblood of God’s work in the world, and the means by which believers participate in His purposes.
Through twelve short, richly written chapters, Bounds explores how prayer shapes the individual believer, the church, and the broader spiritual climate. He emphasizes earnest faith, persistent asking, and a prayer life rooted in humility, obedience, and expectant faith. This book challenges readers to move beyond perfunctory or superficial patterns, toward a prayer life that is intentional, powerful, and aligned with God’s will.
Whether you are new to E. M. Bounds or familiar with his works, Purpose in Prayer provides both encouragement and conviction. Ideal for personal devotion, small groups, or pastors seeking to renew their own prayer discipline, this book helps believers understand that their prayers matter—not just in what is prayed, but in how it is prayed and with what heart.
What You Will Learn
- How to discern the purpose behind your prayers—not just what you ask, but why you ask.
- Why prayer is essential for seeing God’s will done, both in personal life and in the Church.
- The role of persistence, faith, and expectancy in prayer.
- How humility and obedience condition your heart to engage in meaningful, powerful prayer.
- How prayer reaches beyond the immediate moment—impacting generations and shaping spiritual outcomes.
- How to develop a praying life that informs actions, rather than substituting for them.
- Ways to overcome hindrances such as doubt, busyness, and spiritual dryness.
Similar Books You Might Enjoy
- The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
- With Christ in the School of Prayer by Andrew Murray
- The Essentials of Prayer by E.M. Bounds
- Prayer and Praying Men by E.M. Bounds
- Power Through Prayer by E.M. Bounds
- The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul
- Knowing God by J.I. Packer
- Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
- Experiencing God’s Presence by Henry & Richard Blackaby
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