A Book of Prayers: A Guide to Public and Personal Intercession

by Arthur A. R. Nelson

Publisher:

IVP

, 2012

Overview

In the spirit of the Book of Common Prayer, Art Nelson provides a new collection of public and private prayers to help us meet the uncertainties of life with the dignity of prayer.

Often when situations of very specific pain or joy arise (pregnancy at risk, marriage crisis, addiction, psychosis, incarceration, rape, celebrating wedding or anniversary, victory over abuse, etc.), we struggle to find the right words to pray for that situation. The high emotion of the moment or the longstanding nature of a chronic illness or the shock of enduring a national crisis leave us frustrated at just the time when we want and need to pray.

This is a difficult and uncertain time for individuals, communities and nations. These timely and sensitive prayers are meant to stimulate reflection and provide reassurance--both for us and for those we pray for.

Key Features

• Presents prayers that address various topics in relation to one's life
• Seeks to be a collection of prayers that will speak appropriately to the heart
• Intends to be a resource that will establish a long tradition of a prayerful life for years to come

Contents

• Introduction
• Praying the Inner Life
• Prayers for Times of Grief
• Prayers for Times of Difficulty
• Prayers for Ongoing Illness
• Prayers for Healing
• Prayers for a Marriage
• Prayers for Parents and Children
• Prayers for Celebrations
• Prayers for Home and Church
• Praying for Our Larger World
• Praying for the Year’s Seasons
• Praying the Scriptures

Praise for A Book of Prayers

Art Nelson has created a wonderful resource for pastors and for all who use prayer for themselves and in their ministry with others. I especially recommend A Book of Prayers to Stephen Ministers. As one who has felt a special call to mentor pastors of all denominations as they strive for excellence, I heartily recommend this wonderful book authored by my good friend and colleague Art Nelson.

--Rev. Dr. Donald H. Fagerberg, founder, Ministry Mentors

Product Details

• Title: A Book of Prayers: A Guide to Public and Personal Intercession
• Author: Arthur A. R. Nelson
• Publisher: IVP
• Print Publication Date: 2012
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Pages: 189
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Prayers; Religion › Christian life--Devotional; Religion › Devotional
• ISBNs: 9780830859887, 0830859888
• Resource ID: LLS:9780830859887
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T21:08:01Z

About Arthur A. R. Nelson

Arthur A. R. Nelson presently serves as the chair of the board of Ministry Mentors, Inc. and as parish associate at Winnetka Covenant Church. He has pastored churches throughout the United States. He also served as the Dean of North Park University and Seminary in Chicago. He is also the author of Prayers: Public and Personal (Covenant Publications).