About this book

What it's about

For more than 20 years, people have turned to the Guide to Prayer series for their daily devotional time. Thousands of readers appreciate the series' simple structure of daily worship, rich spiritual writings, lectionary guidelines, and poignant prayers.

This deluxe, leatherette edition will become a treasured favorite for those hungering for God as the Christian year unfolds.

Each day offers guidance for an opening affirmation, a petition of prayer, and daily scripture selections. The "Readings for Reflection" reach back to early Christian classics and include voices from contemporary spiritual writing. Excerpts from celebrated writers such as Frederick Buechner, Joyce Rupp, Henri J. M. Nouwen, Mother Teresa, Howard Thurman, C. S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Wesley, and many others are arranged in weekly themes. Job and Shawchuck also include spiritually grounded explanations of the seasons of the church year to introduce each section of the book.