I often start the year with a long list of books I’d like to read. Many of them do get read, but some do not. Reading through the Bible this year is at the top of the list. After that, here’s my reading to-do list:
The first 10 are on the subject of prayer. I often feel so inadequate in this area….longing to do more than simply give God a grocery list. I’m tired of praying the big B’s: bless this person, be with that person, etc. I want to tap into His heart and will and partner with that through my prayers. I guess it’s the same thing the disciples asked Jesus….the only thing they asked Him to teach them: Teach us to pray.
Prayer and Spiritual Warfare by Charles Spurgeon
This is 6 books in 1: The Power of Prayer, Praying Successfully, The Golden Key of Prayer, Finding Peace in Life’s Storms, The Practice of Praise, Power over Satan.
Release the Power of Prayer by George Muller
Through the extraordinary example of George Muller’s life, you will discover how to trust God and receive His provision for your every need. You can experience the same miraculous hand of God at work in your life today.
The Power of Persistent Prayer: Praying with Greater Purpose and Passion by Cindy Jacobs
A practical guide to an effective prayer life. Wherever you are in your prayer life, you will discover how to become a persistent prayer warrior.
Authority in Prayer: Praying with Power and Purpose by Dutch Sheets
God’s plan is for you to partner with Him on the earth in broader realms of influence and authority—your universal world. Jesus, the sovereign King over the earth, wants to rule institutions, cultures, societies, and governments through you and your prayers.
The Prophetic Intercessor: Releasing God’s Purposes to Change Lives and Influence Nations by James Goll
Intercessor by Rees Howells
The Way of the Warrior Series by Graham Cooke
In this 3 volume series, Graham Cooke explores what it means to be captivated by majesty. He is a passionate believer in the supremacy, sovereignty and glory of God in and through the body of Christ. There is a place in the Spirit set aside for us where we make the enemy confused. We weary him by our rest. We discourage him by our faith. We demoralize him with our joy. We depress him by our endurance. He is dispirited by our favor;
defeated by our grace. Warriors win by staying fresher, longer.
The Weapon of Prayer by E. M. Bounds
“The life of the individual believer, his personal salvation, and personal Christian graces have their being, bloom, and fruitage in prayer.”
Becoming a Prayer Warrior by Elizabeth Alves
Whether you’re just beginning your prayer life or you’re a frontline intercessor, you’ll discover the essentials of prayer – what it is, what it does, and how to hear God as you pray.
This next group is on no particular topic, just books that grabbed my attention….on topics I’d like to dig a little more on. Some are books I started at the end of 2012. One is fresh off the press.
Face to Face with God: The Ultimate Quest to Experience His Presence by Bill Johnson
We all want to be a part of something that is greater than ourselves, to know that God loves us and has a plan for our lives. What better way to find out than to stand daily in His presence and ask?
Heavy Rain: How You can Transform the World Around You by Kris Vallotton
In one of the darkest epochs in history, Jesus had the audacity to teach His followers a prayer so shocking that it continues to defy human reason. He turned to His tattered brigade of spiritual warriors and said, “Pray that My Father’s kingdom would come and His will would be done on earth, just as it is in Heaven.” The Kingdom is coming like a flood!
Andrew Murray on the Holy Spirit by Andrew Murray
Discover the secret of how to live for Christ in His strength instead of your own efforts. A dynamic, joyful life that is filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit can be yours today!
Absolute Surrender by Andrew Murray
Do you yearn to delight in the fellowship of Jesus….experience new freedom in your Christian life…discover victory over sin?
Seeing Through Heaven’s Eyes: A Worldview that will Transform Your Life by Leif Hetland
This memoir-essay explores the realities of Papa God’s love for you, your identity as His beloved child and heir, and the transformation of your vision for yourself, others, and world events that this revelation of your place in the divine family brings.
There is More: The Secret to Experiencing God’s Power to Change Your Life by Randy Clark
What if more is biblical? Even essential? More love. More power. More faith. More joy. More results in prayer. It starts with grace. He wants to give you more. Will you accept?
Changed Into His Likeness by Watchman Nee
Are you ready for real and radical transformation? God Is Enough! This message comes through loud and clear in the lives of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. God’s sufficiency in the face of our failure is seen only as we surrender to Him and are changed into His likeness.
Now, to get started….