A Method for Prayer


Christian - Devotion/Study
408 Pages
Reviewed on 04/08/2014
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Author Biography

I put this together myself, God showing me the need to glorify the person, work, and Godhead of his Son Jesus Christ. And to give study aids to the world to better understand his written revelation to man, the Bible.
God gives me a strong conviction every time I read this prayerbook "My children do not know me like this, my children need to know me as a Holy God"
I typed out Matthew Henry's 'A Method for Prayer' from 8 different documents from 1710-1834. Two 1710 documents, the first and second edition were the main one's.
A friend and I give out free Bibles and study helps that I have put together.
This prayerbook is a Bible companion and reference for daily devotions.

    Book Review

Reviewed by Julia Schemmer for Readers' Favorite

Prayer is an essential part of every Christian believer's walk with God. But sometimes, a common doubt is how to pray. While there is no formula for prayer, Reverend Matthew Henry employs advice in getting the most of your prayer life in his book A Method for Prayer. Henry, a minister of the Gospel in Chester, goes through every step of lifting up all kinds of prayers, from adoration to petitions and requests. Within the realm of prayer that you wish to do, he provides information about what you must do, such as we must "acknowledge our dependence upon God, and our obligations to Him, as our creator, preserver, and benefactor" (page 16). Reverend Henry also includes resources such as Psalm 119, a dedication about his affection for Jesus Christ, a glossary, and a Bible reading plan to help his readers flourish in their walk with God.

While I admit I love God with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength, sometimes the biggest obstacle I face in my spiritual journey is remembering to pray, and how to pray. A Method for Prayer by Reverend Matthew Henry was a heaven-sent blessing to me, because through this book I found myself wanting to pray more and converse with God. Henry, obviously a man well versed in religion and theology, makes the book easy enough to understand for all audiences. Perhaps my favorite thing about this book was the resources he provided in the back, giving information like a Bible reading plan to help me continue my journey with Christ. Christianity is a journey, and every so often you come across people that help strengthen you on the way. I consider A Method for Prayer to be one of the books that have strengthened, encouraged, and empowered me to live fully in my spiritual walk.