Andrew Murray sub-titled this book "A Plea for More Prayer". In it, he shows how throughout Scripture, in the life of every saint, and that of God’s own Son, and all through Church history, God is, first of all, a prayer-hearing God. He builds upon the truths brought out in his earlier volume “With Christ in the School of Prayer”, by showing firstly that Christ meant prayer to be the great power by which His Church should do its work, and secondly that we have far too little conception of the place that intercession, as opposed to praying just for our own needs, should have in the Church and in the Christian life. The book concludes with some very helpful practical guidelines on intercession. - Summary by Christopher Smith

Andrew Murray sub-titled this book "A Plea for More Prayer". In it, he shows how throughout Scripture, in the life of every saint, and that of God’s own Son, and all through Church history, God is, first of all, a prayer-hearing God. He builds upon the truths brought out in his earlier volume “With Christ in the School of Prayer”, by showing firstly that Christ meant prayer to be the great power by which His Church should do its work, and secondly that we have far too little conception of the place that intercession, as opposed to praying just for our own needs, should have in the Church and in the Christian life. The book concludes with some very helpful practical guidelines on intercession. - Summary by Christopher Smith

On my reading schedule I planned to read this book in four weeks. It has taken me nearly five months. The content is not complex but the way it is put together has been something that needed to seep deep into my heart. As I read, the Holy Spirit convicted and prompted me in a way few books have ever done. This book will be something I read over and over again, and recommend to those wanting to learn more about prayer as well as those struggling to pray. The author describes intercessory prayer in such a way that your heart begins to crave it. His thoughts are bathed and wrapped in scripture, which I believe brings power to his words, but he also provides very real life and practical advice as to how to overcome the challenges in prayer. There are several chapters too for those feeling like they are helpless to connect in prayer, he makes sure to point out that it is not an uncommon struggle. Buy it, read it! You won't regret it. ( )

This is an amazing book on intercessory prayer from a man who walked with God. It has shaped my prayer life more than any other book, with the exception of the Bible of course and maybe Rees Howells: Intercessor by Norman Grubb. A must read for anyone who want to go deeper into God's heart by praying for others. There is also a 31 day guide in the back to get you started in intercession. ( )

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