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Our Father: An Atheist's Journey to Faith by Peter Helten is a thought-provoking collection of essays that examine the Lord’s Prayer. Helten asserts that we should be conscious of what we say when we pray. Prayer should be genuine and not a form of performance that is done to please God. He also explains that a relationship with God is created in privacy and through transparency. The work explores the deeper meaning of each phrase in the Lord’s Prayer. The words 'Our Father' denote togetherness and a sense of community shared amongst believers. 'Father' indicates a personal relationship with God and God’s indivisible nature. The discussion regarding the phrase 'But deliver us from evil' encourages Christians to be alert about the workings of evil in society today.
I appreciated that the discussions contained insightful explanations regarding the Lord’s Prayer. Though many books have been written about this prayer, I loved that the work contained fresh, eye-opening perspectives. Through the personal anecdotes and examples offered in the text, I learned practical ways of applying the discussions in everyday life. This guide also considers new Christians and can be utilized by believers regardless of one's level of faith, and uses familiar language accessible to everyone. Helten’s journey to faith is inspiring and will be an encouragement to anyone just starting their journey or those who want to learn more about prayer. Our Father: An Atheist's Journey To Faith by Peter Helten is a valuable work about the essence of prayer. You will love its straightforward discussions and compelling anecdotes.
