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How to Reach God's Heart with Bold, Humble PrayersThe all-powerful God of the universe loves you and wants to talk with you! Drawing from thirty years of journaling, trusted author and radio host Susie Larson shares the secrets to effective prayer. She will help you put into action the powerful combination of a humble reverence before God and a tenacious hold on the promises he gives his beloved children, drawing you closer to God and changing how you see yourself and your circumstances.Sharing personal stories and biblical insights, Susie shows how to:· Pray specifically and persistently for God's promises· Overcome common hindrances to effective prayer· Move from begging and pleading to praying and believingDiscover your unique identity in Christ and confidently embrace his personal provision, power, and love.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	02 août 2016
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441265500
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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Copyright Page
© 2016 by Susie Larson
Published by Bethany House Publishers
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
www.bethanyhouse.com
Bethany House Publishers is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
www.bakerpublishinggroup.com
Ebook edition created 2016
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016931191
ISBN 978-1-4412-6550-0
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
Scripture quotations labeled AMP are from the Amplified® Bible, copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. ( www.Lockman.org )
Scripture quotations labeled ESV are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2011
Scripture quotations labeled The Message are from THE MESSAGE. Copyright © by Eugene H. Peterson 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Scripture quotations labeled NKJV are from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations labeled NLT are from the Holy Bible , New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations labeled TLB are from The Living Bible, copyright © 1971. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations labeled The Voice are from The Voice™. Copyright © 2008 by Ecclesia Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Cover design by Faceout Studio, Emily Weigel
Interior artwork by Andy McGuire
Author is represented by The Steve Laube Agency
Endorsements
“Before Susie Larson writes anointed, life-changing, Scripture-soaked words like the ones you’ll read in this book, she lives and breathes them onto the pages of her life and into the hearts of those around her. I have been one of the blessed recipients of her words, wisdom, and brazen faith, and my life will never be the same because of Susie’s prayers over me. And now, neither will yours! Drawing from the riches of God’s Word and the power of His Spirit, Susie will empower and equip you to rise up and boldly claim what is yours in Christ through powerful prayers that move the heart of God!”
—Renee Swope, Word-Lover, Grace-Needer, and Bestselling Author of A Confident Heart
“If you long for a more intimate relationship with God, this book will be a gift to your soul. If you have ever wondered if your life matters to God, Susie answers with a resounding yes!”
—Sheila Walsh, Bestselling Author and Bible Teacher
“To be sure, Satan does not want the lost saved. Even more than that, he trembles in fear that the saved will discover who they are in Christ. I suspect the enemy of our souls will do all he can to keep believers away from this excellent book. Susie Larson has a word for you—a wonderful word of strength, hope, and an empowered prayer life.”
—Dr. Mark Rutland, New York Times Bestselling Author
“ Your Powerful Prayers truly is powerful! Susie Larson does more than simply talk about prayer. She teaches us how to pray and reveals the miraculous ways God answers our prayers. Deep biblical truths and meaningful stories are woven throughout this life-changing resource. You’ll write ‘Yes!’ across every page. I did!”
—Liz Curtis Higgs, Bestselling Author of Bad Girls of the Bible
“If you read only one book this year, make it this one! Susie Larson has poured her passion, her strong commitment to God’s truth, and her unquenchable belief in the strength of prayer into this remarkable resource. Apply the principles in this book and you’ll discover how to listen to God’s voice through Scripture and how to pray God’s Word. I highly recommend it for personal and for small group study. Your Powerful Prayers will transform the way you talk to God.”
—Carol Kent, Speaker and Author of When I Lay My Isaac Down
“I read this book early in the morning when the clutter of distraction was yet to invade my head and heart. Each page reinforced something I’ve known about the author. Susie is a good friend—approachable and authentic, encouraging and empathetic, faithful and fun. But most of all, she is the kind of friend who doesn’t disguise her friendship with Jesus. This book lacks camouflage and costumes, makeup and masks. It’s clear and concise, and I found myself thinking about it the rest of the day.”
—Jon Weece, Author and Lead Follower at Southland Christian Church, Kentucky
Dedication
To my youngest son, Jordan
I watched you walk through the valley of the shadow with honor, humility, and conviction. You’re an amazing young man. Dad and I are so blessed to call you our son.
To the Nazarene
You became sin, though You never once sinned,
that we might become the righteousness of God.

Jesus, I ask You to pour out Your spirit on the precious souls who pick up this book.
May You do a wonder-working miracle in their lives.
Empower their prayers. Ignite their faith.
And change the world through them.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Dedication 7
Foreword by John Eldredge 11
Introduction 13
SECTION ONE: God, Your Fortress 23
1. Dare to Pray Like You’re Loved: You’re Secure in Jesus 25
2. Dare to Pray for Perspective: You’re Part of a Bigger Story 35
3. Dare to Pray With Endurance: When Your Heart Breaks 49
4. Dare to Pray and Say What’s True: When You Forget Who You Are 63
SECTION TWO: God, Your Father 75
5. Dare to Pray Like an Heir: You’re Royalty 77
6. Dare to Pray Without Condemnation: You’re Forgiven 89
7. Dare to Pray God’s Promises: You’re Anchored 105
8. Dare to Pray From Victory: You’re a Warrior 121
SECTION THREE: Jesus, Your King 135
9. Dare to Ask: With Humility 137
10. Dare to Seek: With Passion 153
11. Dare to Knock: With Confidence 167
12. Dare to Dream: Expect to Persevere 181
Sample Prayers 199
Acknowledgments 211
Notes 215
About the Author 219
Books by Susie Larson 220
Back Ads 222
Back Cover 224
Foreword
The Spirit of God is moving.
Last year I, too, wrote a book on prayer. As did several other Christian authors. Susie then told me she also was finishing a book on prayer. At first I thought I had made a mistake; apparently I had jumped on some bandwagon I wasn’t even aware of. But then I saw the signs for what they really were—proof that the Spirit of God is moving. God is raising up His people to pray. I think He knows we are facing hard times, and like a good Father He wants to equip us.
But as I began talking about prayer on radio shows and blogs, I discovered that God’s dear people had some real misunderstandings about prayer, and a good deal of disappointment. Mostly disappointment. Many had, in fact, given up on prayer altogether, which is like a soldier laying down his weapons in the midst of a firefight. Giving up on prayer at this moment is not a wise thing to do!
But I understand the disappointment. I think we made an assumption that wound up hurting us. We thought prayer was simply asking God to do something, and then waiting to see if He did it. When it seemed that God ignored our prayers, we were hurt. And gave up.
But notice how the people who walked closest to Jesus saw it: They watched the prayer life of their Master, and their reaction was, “Teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). Teach us to pray! In other words, they realized prayer is something to be learned, something we need some coaching in. Prayer is, in fact, far more like learning to drive or getting married or becoming a parent than like sneezing. It isn’t quick and easy; it is something you grow into, something you mature in and get better at over time. Just like the young couple who at first thought, All a marriage needs is love , the disciples discovered they had a lot to learn in order to pray effectively. And the sooner they got to it the better things were going to go.
Now that is a hopeful view of prayer.
Because we can learn and grow, and we do get the hang of it, and then—much to our joy—we begin to see far more results in our prayers. Isn’t that why we pray—to see things change?
That is why you will love this book. Susie has learned in the best school of all—the school of hard knocks—just what powerful prayer looks like and how to stick with it. And she has a lot to say to us. Susie is among my favorite radio hosts because she is real and she loves God and she gets it . This is a woman with a real prayer life. She’s talking about things she has learned from the Master.
And that is why she can say your prayers will become powerful, too. They will. And the world will never be the same.
John Eldredge
Introduction
Some things may be neglected with but little loss to the spiritual life, but to neglect communion with God is to hurt ourselves where we cannot afford it.
A.W. Tozer, Tozer for the Christian Leader
The sense of God’s presence can become the unwavering possession of our souls.
F. B. Meyer, Streams in the Desert
And so I walk in the L ORD ’ S presence as I live here on earth!
Psalm 116:9 NLT
I have a distinct nighttime memory of me as a little girl, curled up in a ball on my bed, afraid to move an inch. I