Ron Kellington says:

I almost bought this book.. or downloaded the audio until I read a discussion that included the author himself... After reading the various comments on the Challies Review.. inc. Paul Miller, I'm inclined to give the book a place way back on the 'back burner'... too much posturing and positioning... political correctness in the evangelical realm for me.... Mention Merton or mystics and it's like anti-Christ profanity... let God speak to us by His anointing within us as we read any book or listen to any mere mortal.... enough of the posturing!
There's too many good books out there without having to figure out if the contents are couched in political correctness... I want bare truth... the Anointing within me will teach me... not opinions and labels that separate saints. #

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Antonina Ruth Bruno says:

Other than the Bible & a handful of other books, I'd have to rank this as one of the best/most important/life-changing books I've ever had the PRIVILEGE to read!

This is NOT just another book on prayer...how to pray, how to keep a journal, etc; it is a book about Life!

Paul Miller wields God's Word skillfully & yet gently as he digs deeper than our prayer life (or lack?) & addresses some of the real questions that we tend to hide, even from ourselves: Who IS this God I am praying to? What sort of Father is He? Can He be trusted?

I found prayer a joy as I read this book & began to discover the One to Whom I was praying...and even in the course of reading the book, had the child-like audacity to pray, very specifically, for something & the child-like joy & wonder, to watch God answer very specifically in a way that could only be Him!

And for those who may be reading this review with a slight smirk raising the corners of your mouth, subconscious & almost imperceptible to you...the author, Paul Miller, addresses the cynicism that prevents us from the child-like asking in prayer...!

This book was challenging & life-changing, again, not just on the issue of prayer, but on the deeper issue of RELATIONSHIP w/the One to whom we pray! #

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AudioFile Magazine says:

With simple clarity Arthur Morey delivers the author's practical thoughts on prayer, emphasizing the commitment to and the practice of daily prayer. Miller says people make prayer their focus instead of communing with God and nurturing their relationship with Him while asking for His advice and help. He explores what motivates prayer, the practice of daily prayer, and the importance of praying alone, with boldness and honesty, as well as discusses prayer successes and difficulties and the crisis of faith that breeds doubt. In 32 chapters, divided into five parts, Morey explains Miller's views on childlike prayer, issues of trust, and "real-life" prayer. Listeners will find Morey's meticulous narration of Miller's honest look at prayer insightful and inspiring. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine #

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