If the answer to prayer is so positively promised in scripture, why are there so many unanswered prayers today (often misinterpreted as a “no”)? Scripture teaches us that answer to prayer depends upon certain conditions. Christ spoke of faith, of perseverance, of praying in His name, of praying in the will of God. But all these conditions were summed up in the one central statement: If ye abide in me and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. It becomes clear that the power to pray the effectual prayer of faith depends upon the life. Let Andrew Murray show you what it means to live in Christ, and let his challenge for genuine intercessory prayer change your life – and the lives of those you are praying for.

"Unless we are willing to pay the price, to sacrifice time and attention and seemingly legitimate or necessary tasks for the sake of the spiritual gifts, we need not look for much power from above in our work." Andrew Murray, The Ministry of Intercessory Prayer

Reproduction of the original: The Ministry of Intercession by Andrew Murray

Murray say that where there is much prayer there is much of the Spirit. He has a chapter of Christ as our example of one who intercedes. A moving chapter dealt with God calling people to the ministry of intercession. Although an old book this was an inspiring book. (Clara Roberts)

Inspiring devotional reading from two classic writers Both Andrew Murray and C. H. Spurgeon wrote and taught about the immeasurable value of intercessory prayer in the life of every believer and the entire church. They believed that persistent, fervent prayer is, perhaps, the greatest work that every Christian can do by the grace of God and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Spurgeon told his congregation, "No one can do me a truer kindness in this world than to pray for me." Editor L. G. Parkhurst has compiled selections on this important topic from Murray's devotional books and Spurgeon's sermons updating them for today's reader. The thirty-one devotionals begin with a reading by Murray, then Spurgeon's commentary on that aspect of intercession as well as a concluding prayer. The Believer's Secret of Intercession powerfully persuades us to labor together and individually in fervent prayer so that sinners might be converted and blessings might fall upon the saints of God. A unique devotional handbook on a topic of great importance for the church today.

"Christ actually meant prayer to be the great power by which His Church should do its work, and that the neglect of prayer is the great reason the Church has not greater power over the masses in Christian and in heathen countries. In the first chapter I have stated how my convictions in regard to this have been strengthened, and what gave occasion to the writing of the book. It is meant to be, on behalf of myself and my brethren in the ministry and all God's people, a confession of shortcoming and of sin, and, at the same time, a call to believe that things can be different, and that Christ waits to fit us by His Spirit to pray as He would have us." When it comes to ministry, are you feeling left out? Too old? Too young? Too inexperienced? Bored? As if you've been passed over? Discover with Andrew Murray that prayer is the most dynamic opportunity available to God's children today. It not only strengthens our own faith and energizes our times with God, but it also enables us to intercede for others with tremendous results. Through intercessory prayer we can help to usher in the anointing, launch revival, and bring God's kingdom into tangible reality. Encounter the high calling and powerful purpose that God has designed for you! Aside from being a rich gold mine of biblical instruction and a series of excellent prayer motivators, this is the only book Murray ever wrote with a built-in thirty-day study course in the practice of intercession. Included in the latter part of this exceptional book is a 31-day course in practical intercession. For each day he gives brief instructions on "what to pray" and "how to pray," some Scripture portions particularly suited to the instructions, and then provides space for writing down special prayer requests. CONTENTS I. THE LACK OF PRAYER II. THE MINISTRATION OF THE SPIRIT AND PRAYER III. A MODEL OF INTERCESSION IV. BECAUSE OF HIS IMPORTUNITY V. THE LIFE THAT CAN PRAY VI. RESTRAINING PRAYER--IS IT SIN? VII. WHO SHALL DELIVER? VIII. WILT THOU BE MADE WHOLE? IX. THE SECRET OF EFFECTUAL PRAYER X. THE SPIRIT OF SUPPLICATION XI. IN THE NAME OF CHRIST XII. MY GOD WILL HEAR ME XIII. PAUL A PATTERN OF PRAYER XIV. GOD SEEKS INTERCESSORS XV. THE COMING REVIVAL NOTE A NOTE B NOTE C NOTE D NOTE E NOTE F PRAY WITHOUT CEASING: HELPS TO INTERCESSION

This book is Murray's only study guide on prayer, teaching believers what to pray and how to pray.

In this follow-up to his earlier book on prayer, With Christ In the School of Prayer, Andrew Murray explores the idea that Christ actually meant prayer to be the great power by which His Church should do its work, and that the neglect of prayer is the great reason the Church does not have greater power over the masses in so-called Christian and non-Christian countries. Murray is convinced that, "A life abiding in Christ and filled with the Spirit, a life entirely given up as a branch for the work of the vine, has the power to claim these promises and to pray the effectual prayer that availeth much."If you need any reason why you should pray more, or if you want reassurance that your prayers will be answered accordingly, this is the book for you. Complete with Christian truths and an accompanying 31-day prayer guide, Murray hits another home-run with this book on prayer that will cultivate a deeper desire for communion with God.

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