Praying the Bible

Commendation Quotes:"Donald S. Whitney's suggestion to pray the Bible has made a huge contribution to my devotional life. This little book is explosive and powerful. Read it ready to experience a great step forward in your walk with Christ and in your commitment to prayer."--R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President and Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"If you are looking for a book to teach you not only to pray, but also to invigorate your intimacy with God through prayer, this is the one. I highly recommend this book written by a man who has instructed thousands of people about spiritual disciplines in academic circles as well in church settings. My soul has been nourished as I have sat under Dr. Whitney's teaching, especially on the topic of prayer. You and I need this book. You will be blessed in more than one way."--Miguel NUNez, Senior Pastor, International Baptist Church of Santo Domingo; President, Wisdom and Integrity"Donald S. Whitney has taught the material in this book a number of times at the WorshipGod conferences I lead. Unfailingly his has been one of the most appreciated and life-affecting seminars we've offered. I couldn't recommend this book highly enough."--Bob Kauflin, Director of Worship, Sovereign Grace Ministries; author, Worship Matters and True Worshipers"Donald S. Whitney offers a wonderfully practical, pastoral and biblical approach to prayer that relieves personal boredom and unleashes spiritual power. It's so simple it will shock you and, at the same time, invigorate a renewed prayer life with your God."--Bryan Chapell, President Emeritus, Covenant Theological Seminary; Senior Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IllinoisBiographical Note: Donald S. Whitney is professor of biblical spirituality and associate dean at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has written several books related to Christian spirituality, including Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible. Don blogs regularly at BiblicalSpirituality.org. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Commendation Quotes: Don Whitney's suggestion to pray the Bible has made a huge contribution to my devotional life. This little book is explosive and powerful. Read it ready to experience a great step forward in your walk with Christ and in your commitment to prayer."--R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President and Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"My walk with the Lord has often been strengthened and encouraged by Don Whitney's writing. Now he reminds us of the value of using Scripture as a prompt and basis for our prayers. This is a particularly helpful tool for those of us who often struggle to know what and how to pray or whose minds tend to wander during private prayer. This book will be sure to help many refresh their time with the Lord."--Nancy Leigh DeMoss, author; radio host, Revive Our Hearts"If you are looking for a book to teach you not only to pray, but also to invigorate your intimacy with God through prayer, this is the one. I highly recommend this book written by a man who has instructed thousands of people about spiritual disciplines in academic circles as well in church settings. My soul has been nourished as I have sat under Dr. Whitney's teaching, especially on the topic of prayer. You and I need this book. You will be blessed in more than one way."--Miguel NUNez, Senior Pastor, International Baptist Church of Santo Domingo; President, Wisdom and Integrity"I prayed through Psalm 23 with tears streaming down my face asking myself, why have I not done this before? Perhaps you've been told to pray the Scriptures but haven't because you were never taught how to. Whitney's simple approach makes praying through the Bible not only accessible, but leaves space for the Word and Spirit to work in your heart. Don't give up on prayer! Praying the Bible will help transform your prayer life."--Trillia Newbell, author, United: Captured by God's Vision for Diversity and Fear and Faith"Prayer and Scripture intake are both essential for spiritual devotion, like the left and right wing of a plane. Prayer is the Christian's duty. It should also be the Christian's delight. Praying the Bible will teach you take in the joy Scripture-led prayer."--H. B. Charles Jr., Pastor, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida"Don Whitney offers a wonderfully practical, pastoral and biblical approach to prayer that relieves personal boredom and unleashes spiritual power. It's so simple it will shock you and, at the same time, invigorate a renewed prayer life with your God."--Bryan Chapell, President Emeritus, Covenant Theological Seminary; Senior Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois"Don Whitney has taught the material in this book a number of times at the WorshipGod conferences I lead. Unfailingly his has been one of the most appreciated and life-affecting seminars we've offered. I couldn't recommend this book highly enough." --Bob Kauflin, Director of Worship, Sovereign Grace Ministries; author, Worship Matters and True WorshipersCommendation Quotes:"Don Whitney's suggestion to pray the Bible has made a huge contribution to my devotional life. This little book is explosive and powerful. Read it ready to experience a great step forward in your walk with Christ and in your commitment to prayer."--R. Albert Mohler Jr., President and Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"My walk with the Lord has often been strengthened and encouraged by Don Whitney's writing. Now he reminds us of the value of using Scripture as a prompt and basis for our prayers. This is a particularly helpful tool for those of us who often struggle to know what and how to pray or whose minds tend to wander during private prayer. This book will surely help many refresh their time with the Lord."--Nancy Leigh DeMoss, author; radio host, Revive Our Hearts"If you are looking for a book to teach you not only to pray but also to invigorate your intimacy with God through prayer, this is the one. I highly recommend this book written by a man who has instructed thousands of people about spiritual disciplines in academic circles and in church settings. My soul has been nourished as I have sat under Whitney's teaching, especially on the topic of prayer. You and I need this book. You will be blessed in more than one way."--Miguel NUNez, Senior Pastor, International Baptist Church of Santo Domingo; President, Wisdom and Integrity"I prayed through Psalm 23 with tears streaming down my face, asking myself, why have I not done this before? Perhaps you've been told to pray the Scriptures, but you haven't because you were never taught how to. Whitney's simple approach makes praying through the Bible accessible while also leaving space for the Word and Spirit to work in your heart. Don't give up on prayer! Praying the Bible will help transform your prayer life."--Trillia Newbell, author, United: Captured by God's Vision for Diversity and Fear and Faith"Prayer and Scripture intake are both essential for spiritual devotion, like the left and right wings of a plane. Prayer is the Christian's duty. It should also be the Christian's delight. Praying the Bible will teach you to take in the joy of Scripture-led prayer."--H. B. Charles Jr., Pastor, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida"Whitney offers a wonderfully practical, pastoral, and biblical approach to prayer that relieves personal boredom and unleashes spiritual power. It's so simple it will shock you and, at the same time, invigorate a renewed prayer life with your God."--Bryan Chapell, President Emeritus, Covenant Theological Seminary; Senior Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois"Whitney has taught the material in this book a number of times at the WorshipGod conferences I lead. Unfailingly his has been one of the most appreciated and life-affecting seminars we've offered. I can't recommend this book highly enough." --Bob Kauflin, Director of Worship, Sovereign Grace Ministries; author, Worship Matters and True WorshipersPublisher Marketing:"This little book is explosive and powerful."R. Albert Mohler, Jr. When you pray, does it ever feel like you're just saying the same old things about the same old things? Offering us the encouragement and the practical advice we're all looking for, Donald S. Whitney, best-selling author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, outlines an easy-to-grasp method that has the power to transform our prayer life: praying the words of Scripture. Simple, yet profound, Praying the Bible will prove invaluable as you seek to commune with your heavenly Father in prayer each and every day. Review Citations:

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Contributor Bio:  Whitney, Donald S Don Whitney has been Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Senior Associate Dean at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY since 2005. Before that, he held a similar position (the first such position in the six Southern Baptist seminaries) at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO, for ten years. He is the founder and president of The Center for Biblical Spirituality. Don grew up in Osceola, Arkansas where he came to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He was active in sports throughout high school and college, and worked in the radio station his dad managed. After graduating from Arkansas State University, Don planned to finish law school and pursue a career in sportscasting. While at the University of Arkansas School of Law, he sensed God's call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He then enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, graduating with a Master of Divinity degree in 1979. In 1987, Don completed a Doctor of Ministry degree at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Currently, he is completing his Ph. D. at the University of the Free State in South Africa. Prior to his ministry as a seminary professor, Don was pastor of Glenfield Baptist Church in Glen Ellyn, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago), for almost fifteen years. Altogether, he has served local churches in pastoral ministry for twenty-four years. He is the author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (NavPress, 1991), which has a companion discussion guide. He has also written How Can I Be Sure I'm a Christian? (NavPress, 1994), Spiritual Disciplines within the Church (Moody Press, 1996), Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health (NavPress, 2001), Simplify Your Spiritual Life (NavPress, 2003), and Family Worship (Center for Biblical Spirituality, 2006). His hobby is restoring and using old fountain pens. Don lives with his wife Caffy in their home near Louisville. She regularly teaches a class for seminary wives, works from their home as an artist, muralist and illustrator and enjoys gardening and beekeeping. The Whitneys are parents of Laurelen Christiana. Don's website address is www. BiblicalSpirituality.org.