Honesty with God: Learning to Pray from the Psalms - Paperback

by Dan Schaeffer (Author)

The Psalms are refreshingly honest, and they give authentic examples of how to pray. In Honesty with God, you'll discover the freedom to talk openly with God by uncovering the raw, real prayers of the psalmists who expressed every emotion of the heart--anxiety, anger, gratitude, delight. As you follow in their footsteps, you'll pray bold, powerful prayers with the assurance of God's unwavering love and the joy and peace of His nearness.

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Isn't it about time you got honest with God?

Prayer draws us close to our heavenly Father. But we often wonder . . . What does God expect from me while I pray? How can I approach God personally without treating Him too casually? Can I express my darker emotions to a holy God?

The Bible reveals the kinds of conversations God wants to have with you in His prayer book, the Psalms. Discover the freedom to talk honestly with God by uncovering the raw, real prayers of the psalmists. They expressed every range of emotion of the heart--anxiety, anger, gratitude, delight--and you can too.

As you follow in their footsteps, you'll pray bold, powerful prayers with the assurance of God's unwavering love.

Dan Schaeffer is a pastor and award-winning author. He's written eight books, including A Better Country and The Power of Weakness. Dan and his wife live in Central California, where he has pastored Shoreline Community Church for more than 20 years.

Author Biography

SHORT:
Dan Schaeffer is a pastor and an award-winning author. He's written eight books, including A Better Country and The Power of Weakness. Dan and his wife live in Central California where he has pastored Shoreline Community Church for more than 20 years.

LONG:
Dan Schaeffer is a pastor and an award-winning writer. His articles have appeared in publications such as Leadership Journal, Discipleship Journal, and Reader's Digest. He is also the author of eight books, including The Power of Weakness, When Faith and Decisions Collide, and A Better Country. Dan and his wife live in Central California, where he has pastored Shoreline Community Church, based in Santa Barbara, for more than 20 years.