Pearls of Prayer: A Twelve Step Journey

"The twelve gates were twelve pearls." Revelation 21:21 Far too often, routine robs prayer of its life-shaking power. Our minds wander. Words come out mechanically. Lack of focus and inspiration keeps us from effectively communicating with God. We know the importance of praying earnestly and wholeheartedly, but sometimes we falter. Happily, there are those who can guide us. Taking the motif of the pearl from Matthew, the Revelation of St. John, and other parts of the Bible, Marilyn Irick introduces Christians to twelve ways of invigorating daily prayer. From creating a sanctuary in the home, to incorporating color and powerful symbols into prayers, Pearls of Prayer offers readers opportunities to expand their devotional techniques and intensify their contact with God.