After Prayer

Life’s inevitable difficulties and disappointments can discourage us from praying, but our response should be to pray anyway and keep praying. Whatever we seek, God invites us to come to Him with confidence, believing that He is able to answer—and He will answer. We can pray for: Forgiveness like David Wisdom like Solomon Healing like Hezekiah A child like Hannah Deliverance like Jonah Mercy like the 10 lepers Salvation like the thief on the cross But are you convinced that prayer works, even when you don’t get the answers you want? In It Happens After Prayer, Pastor HB Charles, Jr. motivates and encourages us to respond to the challenges of life with prayer, to pray without ceasing, and to pray with great expectations. Are you ready for a new level of earnest, passionate, God-size prayers? Don’t let another day go by without praying and seeking the face of God, because it happens after prayer.

This major new poetry collection from bestselling poet and priest Malcolm Guite features more than seventy new and previously unpublished works. At the heart of this collection is a sequence of twenty seven sonnets written in response to George Herbert’s exquisite sonnet 'Prayer', each one describing prayer in an arresting metaphor such as ‘the church's banquet’, ‘reversed thunder’, ‘the Milky Way’, ‘the bird of paradise’ and ‘something understood’. In conversation with each of these, Malcolm’s sonnets offer profound insights into the nature of communion with God in all circumstances and conditions. Recognising that all poetry is a pursuit of prayer, After Prayer also includes forty five more widely ranging new poems, including a sonnet sequence on the seven heavens.

What if God has purposed your marriage for something so much more than "happily ever after?" Since the very beginning, God's design for marriage has been for husbands and wives to be ambassadors of holy love to a hurting world. Still, too many couples stop short at happy and wonder why they feel unsatisfied. Rather than "you and me against the world," God calls each couple to the rich and meaningful mission of "you and me for the world." In Marriage After God, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, popular marriage bloggers at HusbandRevolution.com and UnveiledWife.com, transparently share their own journey of turning a marriage in crisis into a marriage built on Christ's redemptive love. With fresh biblical insight and intimate stories of their own struggles and victories, this book will guide you toward a God-centered, ministry-minded, and thriving marriage. Throughout Marriage After God, you'll learn to: Discover the signature marks of a marriage after God Find principles for building an unshakable marriage foundation Let God's story take the lead in your love story Recognize the tools God has already equipped you with for a missional life together Filled with timeless wisdom, this thorough and practical book will empower you and your spouse to dream, decide, and do as you step hand in hand into God's ultimate purpose for your marriage. God has created your remarkable, romantic, and redemptive relationship to be a powerful light to a dark and hurting world. Let Marriage After God be your invitation to marriage as God intended--a life-saving, hope-inspiring, and transforming force of God's love. Praise for Marriage After God: "This book is an incredible resource for anyone trying to grow or step into a healthier and more life-giving marriage. Aaron and Jen pull no punches; are honest, raw, and authentic; and show that a marriage in pursuit of Jesus can change the world." --Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus > Religion "There is a short list of books I'm stashing away for my three small kiddos to read when they are older--Marriage After God is one of them. Dear couples of the world, you have picked up a treasure! This book will give you clear direction to live out God's will for your marriage. There is no greater gift you can give yourselves than to run after Him together. Marriage After God will show you how!" --Lara Casey, author of Cultivate and Make It Happen

The book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and cermonies of the church, according to the use of The Church of England, together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches.

In this book, Abu Khadijah Damansari embarks on a profound journey, delving deep into the essence of Islamic worship through the lens of Prayer (Solah). With care, the author carefully arranges sacred texts from the Qur'an, Hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him), the sayings of the prophetic Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), and insights from our esteemed Islamic scholars (may Allah have mercy on them). This compelling guide serves both – as a technical manual and a spiritual roadmap, compiled and written to nurture both the heart and mind of the reader. From the obligation of Solah to the intricate details of its performance, every aspect is elucidated with clarity and reverence. Readers will find themselves equipped with not only the knowledge of how to perform Solah correctly but also the inner disposition necessary for a meaningful connection with the Divine. The book meticulously outlines the essentials: from the times for prayer to the significance of the Adhan and Iqamah, from ensuring bodily purity to dressing appropriately for prayer. Each chapter unfolds seamlessly, addressing the compulsory, recommended, offensive, and forbidden elements of Solah. From the basic description of prayer to the details and nuances of prayers, from the significance of supererogatory prayers to the etiquette of group prayer, no stone is left unturned. Additionally, the author navigates through special circumstances, such as the prostrations of forgetfulness, shortening and combining prayers, and the prayers for various occasions like the two 'Eids and Jumu’a. Prayer (Solah) – invites readers to deepen their spiritual connection with the Lord Almighty through the profound worship of prayer. Whether you're just beginning your spiritual journey to seek guidance or yearning for a deeper understanding, this book intends to illuminate your path towards spiritual fulfillment, InshaAllah.