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Free Stuff Fridays (Zondervan Reflective)

This week, the blog and this giveaway are sponsored by Zondervan Reflective.

Does prayer really change anything? Why does God delay his answers to prayer? What does it mean to pray “in Jesus’ name?”

These are just some of the profound questions author and scholar Sam Storms explores in Understanding Prayer. Through a deep, Scripture-focused study, Storms unpacks the meaning and power behind one of the most essential practices in the Christian faith.

Diving into the life and teachings of Jesus, the apostle Paul, and James, he reveals how prayer is not just a spiritual discipline but also a profoundly supernatural experience. With both scholarly insight and pastoral wisdom, he tackles the challenges of persisting in prayer, the mystery of unanswered prayers, and the spiritual mechanics of praying for pleasure and in warfare.

Understanding Prayer is more than just a theological study; it’s a practical guide designed to transform prayer from a routine ritual into a deeply personal encounter with God. This book invites readers to discover how prayer can bring peace, provide wisdom, and nurture a growing hunger for God while building a closer, more profound relationship with Him.

Whether you’re seeking answers, longing for a deeper prayer life, or wrestling with tough questions about faith and God’s timing, Understanding Prayer offers an indispensable resource to help your knowledge and practice of prayer flourish.

Enter to win a copy of Understanding Prayer by completing the form below! Five copies are available to win. U.S. only. Must enter by 11:59pm on Friday, May 30.


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