Life is a journey filled with highs and lows, and in every season, we Christians are called to turn to prayer to keep in constant conversation with Jesus who is our source of strength, comfort, and direction.
Prayer is a profound way to connect with the Lord, align our hearts with His purpose, and discover peace — especially in life’s most difficult moments.
For many of us, the desire to deepen our prayer life leads us to seek encouragement and exhortation from faith-based blogs, communities, and godly resources. Books on prayer can help us grow in faith, offer us timeless wisdom, practical advice, and also heartfelt stories that nurture a more intentional and meaningful relationship with God. Wherever you are in your faith walk, prayer is a powerful foundation to steady us, reminding us that we are never alone... God is always present, listening, and ready to surround us with His love and grace.
Enjoy these top blogs on prayer and prayer books and resources curated just for you!
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Our Top 5 Prayer Blogs
Mary Of Bethany: Praying At the Feet of Jesus
Prayer That Is Answered Immediately
Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayer?
A Prayer for When You Are Afraid
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Prayers for Inspiration and Encouragement for Teachers
Top 5 Prayer Books for Your Prayer Life
Books on Prayer
Pocket Prayers for Teachers by Max Lucado — For those in need of a little peace and renewal, Max Lucado points to the Teacher who offered just that. Learn more...
Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children by Jodie Berndt — For parents who worry about whether our children will make good choices when they're on their own. This book includes biblically based prayers and encouraging stories to guide you as you pray for your adult children through anything they face. Learn more...
The Daniel Prayer by Anne Graham Lotz — Through The Daniel Prayer, you will learn how to pray effectively for your nation, for your families, and for yourself. Learn more...
Breath as Prayer by Jennifer Tucker — Breath as Prayer will lead you through the practice and the proven health benefits of Christian breath prayer: intentional prayers centered around Scripture that focus our minds on Christ as we calm our bodies through breathing. Learn more...
Present in Prayer by Jennifer Tucker — In Present in Prayer, award-winning author Jennifer Tucker invites you to allow the Holy Spirit to speak through God's Word and renew your mind through the practice of Christian meditation. Learn more...
More on Prayer
Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens by Jodie Berndt — This excellent book for parents teaches you how to pray for all aspects of your teen's life. There is not a need your teen will face that God has not already thought of and provided for in his Word. No matter how far away our kids may be, they are never out of God's reach. Learn more...
Praying the Scriptures for Your Children by Jodie Berndt — There can be no greater privilege than partnering with God through our prayers to accomplish his best purposes in the lives of our children. Let Praying the Scriptures for Your Children show you the way. Learn more...
Praying the Scriptures for Your Life by Jodie Berndt — In this reflective 31-day devotional, experience deeper intimacy with Christ as you allow his words from John 15 to transform your perspective as well as your prayers. Learn more...
Pocket Prayers for Moms by Max Lucado — No one knows more than moms how quickly the chaos of daily life can become overwhelming. But where can they turn for peace and rest in the midst of mayhem? In Pocket Prayers for Moms, bestselling author Max Lucado points to the source of all hope and strength in forty scriptures and guided prayers written with moms in mind. Learn more...
The Weekly Prayer Project — Journal, pray, reflect, and connect with God using a 52-week guided prayer journal. You'll learn to pray with intention and explore the different types of prayers found in the Bible, with journaling prompts that guide you to reflect on God's work in your life. Learn more...
Jesus Listens by Sarah Young — In this 365-day devotional prayer book, you’ll find confidence to come to God in all circumstances with short, heartfelt prayers based on Scripture. Learn more...
My Top Recommendations for Books on Prayer
Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks by Ann Spangler — This unique Bible study helps you explore the most important of God’s names and titles as they are revealed in the Bible. It also teaches you how to pray with specific focus on each of the names of God. Learn more...
Before Amen by Max Lucado — Distill prayers in the Bible down to one pocket-sized prayer, remember that the Good Shepherd has authority over your life, and learn that prayer is simply a heartfelt conversation between God and His child. Learn more...
Sacred Prayer by Ann Voskamp — Discover with Ann, that, when we retreat from the world to pray, to wait, to hope in God — we find true and beautiful perspective for our souls. Ann shares the six steps of SACRED prayer (Stillness to know God, Attentiveness to hear God, Cruciformity to surrender to God, Revelation to see God, Examine to return to God, Doxology to thank God) through this 90-day guided journey. Learn more...
Prayers to Help You Thrive — This book includes a beautiful mix of devotions, Scripture, prayers, and prompts that will help you develop resilience by strengthening your time with God. Learn more...
Battle Prayers by Michael J. Klassen & Thomas M. Freiling — Arm yourself with 100 prayers that will uplift and encourage you during the difficult moments of life.It can be difficult to find the right words when you’re praying through hard times. In Battle Prayers, find a classic model to lift your prayers to God, not only for yourself, but others. Learn more...
Prayer Journals
Jesus, I Need You devotional prayer journal
Then Sings My Soul Prayer Journal
Daily Prayer Journal — botanical watercolor edition, landscape watercolor edition
Philippians 4:13 Scripture Journal
Prayer Books for Kids
Bedtime Prayers for Little Ones by Max Lucado — Bestselling author Max Lucado will teach your children to pray and praise with these rhyming bedtime prayers about blessings, needs, fears, and hopes, written by Max and his wife Denalyn. After talking to God each night, your little one will fall asleep feeling loved and safe. Learn more...
