The Gospel of Prayer: Its Practice and Psychology as Revealed in the Life and Teachings of Jesus

By Albert Cassel Wieand

Book Overview

The Gospel of Prayer is a book that explores the practice and psychology of prayer as revealed in the life and teachings of Jesus. Written by Albert Cassel Wieand, the book delves into the importance of prayer in the Christian faith and how it can be used to deepen one's relationship with God.The book begins by examining the various types of prayer, including praise, thanksgiving, confession, and supplication. It then explores the psychological benefits of prayer, such as reducing stress and anxiety, improving mental health, and increasing feelings of gratitude and compassion.Throughout the book, Wieand uses examples from the life and teachings of Jesus to illustrate the power of prayer. He discusses Jesus' own prayer practices, such as his habit of retreating to quiet places to pray, and how he taught his disciples to pray.The Gospel of Prayer also addresses common misconceptions about prayer, such as the idea that it is only effective if one prays for specific outcomes. Wieand argues that prayer is not a magic formula for getting what we want, but rather a way to connect with God and align our will with His.Overall, The Gospel of Prayer is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the practice and psychology of prayer in the Christian faith. It offers practical advice for incorporating prayer into one's daily life and deepening one's spiritual connection with God.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258471523
• ISBN13: 9781258471521
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"