A Simple Way to Pray

by Martin Luther

Book Overview

Many Christians struggle with prayer even though it's an essential part of the Christian life. "What should I pray for?" they may wonder. "How should I pray?" "What if my mind wanders?" "What if I get stuck praying the same thing every day?"

When asked by his barber and good friend Peter Beskendorf for some practical guidance on how to pray, Martin Luther responded by writing this brief treatise, first published in 1535. This edition is a...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758640331
• ISBN13: 9780758640338
• Release Date: June 1978
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Simple Way to Pray

This book by Martin Luther is an excellent study on learning how to pray the way the Lord teaches us to in His Word. Luther breaks it down into bite size pieces and methods that clarify our purpose and responsibility to pray. It is a truly simple method that puts the power of prayer comfortably in our hands. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to be a prayer warrior.

Wonderful Study

This book is a classic for a reason. Once you get by the antiquated language, the spirit and intent speak volumes. Practical guidance. It has really affected how I view my own daily quiet time and prayer.

Great read, but don't pay the money for the book

A Simple Way to Pray is an excellent resource for all Christians. I highly recommend it. But I wouldn't by the book. It is a little book (3 inches by 5 inches I would guess) with only 70 pages or so. Of that only 45 are actually Luther's writing. The material is free domain, so if you do an internet search for "Luther simple way to pray" you'll get access to all the text easily. I copied that to Word and put the font to Times New Roman 12-point and it is only 13 pages long. That's a much cheaper option than the $10 or $12 plus shipping for this little book and you get the same blessings from reading the text. Summary - great read, but get it cheaper.

A simple little book on prayer

Martin Luther's barber once asked him to instruct him regarding prayer. This little 62-page book is Luther's reply. He lovingly, warmly writes his thoughts on regularly praying the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and the Apostle's Creed. And Luther does not simply call for a thoughtless, legalistic recitation. Rather, he advocates pouring ourselves and everything we have into these prayers, fully involving our minds and hearts. Read this book, be blessed in your prayers, and learn what it means to pray to "Our Father."