50 Ways to Pray

For individual or group useIt is my hope that this book will provide at least fifty ways you may take steps in a lifelong walk with God. It is written for you the seeker and sojourner as well as you the church leader youth minister retreat facilitator or worship planner. It is for all of us who thought we only knew one way to pray. --from the introductionThe explosion of interest today in Christian mystics ancient prayer practices and guided meditations speaks to a need for more hands-on tools that will help us pray in traditional as well as new and exciting ways. This book is intended to address that need.Each of the exercises includes not only instructions on how to use it as a prayer practice but also some background an introduction a statement of intention and tips to help you become comfortable with the practice. For those of you wanting to lead these practices in a group there are special instructions and information in the Leaders Guide at the end of the book. Rich with wisdom drawn from the wellsprings of Western spirituality this remarkable book is a sustained experience of spiritual direction offered by a seasoned spiritual guide. -John S. Mogabgab editor of Weavings journal This book does more than point to ways of prayer; it serves as encouragement guide and partner for those who want to connect in prayer in ways that move beyond words. -Doug Pagitt author of BodyPrayer and pastor of Solomon''s PorchThis is a basic balanced and accessible guide to the variety promise and practice of prayer. Read it to deepen your understanding of prayer; use it to deepen your life in God. -Frederick W. Schmidt author of What God Wants for Your LifeClick here to read a sampleTable of ContentsTeresa A. Blythe is a writer spiritual director and frequent conference speaker on topics of popular culture and spirituality. She has co-authored Meeting God in Virtual Reality and Watching What We Watch along with numerous essays and reviews for Beliefnet Spirituality & Health and Publishers Weekly. Teresa serves as Program Coordinator for the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction at the Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson AZ.