Everyday Prayer with the Puritans

How can your prayers be improved with help from the past? In Everyday Prayer with the Puritans, Donald K. McKim explores Puritan teaching on prayer to inspire and inform your devotional life.

Inspirational and Instructive

In 100 short readings, McKim presents a mix of Puritan prayers and Puritan quotes alongside his own meditations and Biblical insight. He challenges us to read the texts slowly and carefully. I found that the Puritans were careful in constructing their prayers. There are no filler words, and every prayer has a point.

In true Puritan fashion, each devotional reading is prefaced with a brief passage of Scripture. McKim massages the texts, making them drip with milk and honey. They are equally inspirational and instructive for an improved prayer life. McKim’s knowledge of the Puritans and his passion for their work is on full display throughout the book, but how they center on Christ is never overshadowed.

Doctrine and Life

Prayer points and reflection questions are included at the end of each devotion. They are perfect prompts for journaling, and an opportunity for further discussion in groups. What I appreciate most is how this book will shape your prayers through a Biblical lens with help from saints of the past. The book includes a list of references and brief biographies to help you learn more about the featured Puritans.

This book on prayer will move you to make more of your morning times with the Lord. It will encourage you to spend more time on your knees during your evenings. You will be inspired to improve your prayer life – with Puritan piety and holy devotion in both doctrine and life.

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