Is your spirit calling you to experience God in new ways? With all the current talk about the benefits of prayer and meditation, where should you begin? This book will give you the spiritual tools you need to start a transforming journey of spiritual exploration, including: A concise review of prayer in the Bible and a friendly discussion of the Christian spirit of prayerfulness. Clear, step-by-step instructions for 12 prayer disciplines practiced by Christians throughout history, such as meditation, Lectio Divina and praying with beads. Practical advice for trying out new styles of prayer, and help to avoid some common pitfalls. This book is easy to read and accessible to just about anyone, so pick it up and find the freedom and encouragement you need to be present to the presence of God. Great for study groups From the author: 5 years ago I began to research ancient Christian prayer practices. I knew I needed to seek God on a deeper level, that my prayer life needed discipline and a sense of adventure. I looked for simple, accessible resources to help me explore new (to me) prayer practices, but struggled to find material for total beginners. I had to hunt down and piece together the information myself, and experiment with practices that were totally foreign to my Christian experience.

This book is the help I was looking for when I started learning how to really pray. The practices I have outlined here are the ones that have challenged me, taught me, and stuck with me the most. I'm overjoyed to share them with anyone, new to prayer or experienced, who is looking for fresh perspectives on the most important thing we do as Christians. God is calling, always and in everything In prayer, you can answer the call and participate in a spiritual relationship with your Creator that will change your life.