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Activists Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove show how prayer and action must go together. Their exposition of key Bible passages provides concrete examples of how a life of prayer fuels social engagement and the work of justice. Phrases like "give us this day our daily bread" and "forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors" take on new meaning when applied to feeding the hungry or advocating for international debt relief. If you hope to see God change society, you must be an ordinary radical who prays—and then is ready to become the answer to your own prayers.
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"If you've read Shane's other books, this will feel very familiar. Some of the same stories were duplicated. While it certainly wasn't an earth shattering book by any means, it was a good reminder that prayer alone is not enough. It must be accompanied by action because God wants to work with and through us to change the world. It was a quick and easy read."
— Mindy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The dominant theme—that prayer invites human beings into a partnership with God in answering prayer—is enlivened with earthy tales from the authors’ own lives, wrenching stories of service and redemption from the people they know and lesser-known anecdotes from Christian history and sociology. Readers will never see prayer or community in quite the same way again.”
— Publishers Weekly
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" I like this book but I kind of think that every Shane Claiborne book says the exact. same. thing. "
— Elle, 2/9/2014 -
" A look at three New Testament prayers and what it is that we are asking for! "
— Cary, 2/4/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book. The focus on the Lord's Prayer was especially interesting to me. Underlined a lot and took a lot from this book! "
— Karen, 1/19/2014 -
" duuudes, just stop. after reading the 6th or 7th story that is in "the irresistible revolution" and "jesus for president" and every story, interview or video... i stopped reading this. growth is change, growth is NEW. "
— effie, 1/18/2014 -
" One of the better books on prayer. Practical, earthy, and free of sappy Christianese. It's an attempt by a couple of folks more drawn to "action" to learn the "contemplative" life as well and it is better for their willingness to hold those two things together. "
— Jason, 1/13/2014 -
" Pretty good book. Strangely, it doesn't actually talk about prayer that much? From what I hear, Claiborne's others are far better than this one so go for them. However, one advantage of this one is the super short number of pages! "
— Jodi, 9/14/2013 -
" A good book on prayer and how Jesus prayed. "
— Chris, 9/5/2013 -
" Awesome book! Claiborne and Wilson-Hartgrove write a very readable book about our role in prayer. I would recommend to anyone and everyone who struggles with prayer or is a prayer warrior. "
— Mike, 8/17/2013 -
" These two guys are SERIOUS Christians. They are the real deal, modern day people to look at as what Jesus meant to love the poor, serve others, be helpful and pray. They walk the walk. "
— Randine, 8/16/2013 -
" Good points on our responsibility concerning our prayer requests. I noticed that I like titles with colons... "
— Melanie, 7/26/2013 -
" I always love Shaine Claiborne books! Simple and practical. "
— Mikaela, 5/16/2013 -
" While I agree with the principles of this book, I didn't find it to be a particularly exciting or motivating read. Overall, I was disappointed in the book as I'm a fan of Claiborne. He is an energetic and inspiring public speaker. "
— Shannon, 12/30/2012 -
" Not as in-depth as they could have gone (or as I would have liked them to go), but a great starting point. A very accessible way to start a conversation. It'd be great for a study group. "
— Kate, 10/21/2012 -
" this was a simple book that reminded me that i am not just an innocent bystander whose job it is to wait on God to act supernaturally. i am a part of the process, and my life can be an answer to someone else's prayer. "
— Redbeardbrownhair, 10/2/2012 -
" I enjoyed the book because he shares stuff I know in a new way. Important to remember that prayer and service are linked. Prayer gives us the strength to serve and service to the neighbor is where we encounter God. God and neighbor are interwined. "
— Amy, 9/20/2012 -
" I really enjoy Shane Claiborne's writings and they definitely give me something to chew on. This book was no exception, although it was shorter and perhaps a bit easier to read. Makes me wonder why I am so drawn to these writings and what impact are they having on my life. God, show me! "
— Andrea, 6/17/2012 -
" Great book, no doubts. Going through three main prayers in the bible (Lords Prayer, John 17, Eph 1) and exploring the implications for believers and the church. Great insights by these two. Worth a read and putting it into practice. "
— Curtis, 3/10/2012 -
" Loved the concept, but it felt like it was written in a hurry. The idea could have been further explored, the topic more developed... "
— Rachael, 7/10/2011 -
" This book had many of the same stories as The Irresistible Revolution but i still enjoyed being reminded of them. Inspiring... "
— Amber, 5/25/2011 -
" Not as in-depth as they could have gone (or as I would have liked them to go), but a great starting point. A very accessible way to start a conversation. It'd be great for a study group. "
— Kate, 4/4/2011 -
" Pretty good book. Strangely, it doesn't actually talk about prayer that much? From what I hear, Claiborne's others are far better than this one so go for them. However, one advantage of this one is the super short number of pages! "
— Jodi, 2/5/2010 -
" I enjoyed the book because he shares stuff I know in a new way. Important to remember that prayer and service are linked. Prayer gives us the strength to serve and service to the neighbor is where we encounter God. God and neighbor are interwined. "
— Amy, 10/16/2009 -
" this was a simple book that reminded me that i am not just an innocent bystander whose job it is to wait on God to act supernaturally. i am a part of the process, and my life can be an answer to someone else's prayer. "
— Redbeardbrownhair, 8/30/2009 -
" This book had many of the same stories as The Irresistible Revolution but i still enjoyed being reminded of them. Inspiring... "
— Amber, 5/11/2009 -
" duuudes, just stop. after reading the 6th or 7th story that is in "the irresistible revolution" and "jesus for president" and every story, interview or video... i stopped reading this. growth is change, growth is NEW. "
— effie, 3/25/2009 -
" One of the better books on prayer. Practical, earthy, and free of sappy Christianese. It's an attempt by a couple of folks more drawn to "action" to learn the "contemplative" life as well and it is better for their willingness to hold those two things together. "
— Jason, 2/2/2009
About the Authors
Shane Claiborne graduated from Eastern University and performed graduate work at Princeton Seminary. His ministry experience is varied, from a ten-week stint working alongside Mother Teresa in Calcutta to a year spent serving a wealthy mega-congregation at Willow Creek Community Church outside Chicago. During the recent war in Iraq, he spent three weeks in Baghdad with the Iraq Peace Team. He is also a founding partner of the Simple Way, a faith community in inner city Philadelphia. He writes and travels extensively, speaking about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus. He is featured in the DVD series Another World Is Possible and is the author of the several books, including The Irresistible Revolution, Jesus for President, and Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers. His work has been featured in everything from Fox News and CNN to the Wall Street Journal and National Public Radio.
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is a celebrated spiritual author and sought-after speaker. A native of North Carolina, he is a graduate of Eastern University and Duke Divinity School. In 2003 he and his wife founded the Rutba House, a house of hospitality where the homeless are welcomed into a community that eats, prays, and shares life together. He is also an associate minister at the historically black St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church. An evangelical Christian who connects with the broad spiritual tradition and its monastic witnesses, he is a leader in the New Monasticism movement. He speaks often about emerging Christianity to churches and conferences across the denominational spectrum, and he has given lectures at dozens of universities. He is a complier of the celebrated Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals and is the author of several books on Christian spirituality, including The Awakening of Hope, The Wisdom of Stability, and The New Monasticism.
About Paul Michael Garcia
Paul Michael Garcia, an AudioFile Earphones Award winner and former company member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, received his classical training in theater from Southern Oregon University, where he worked as an actor, director, and designer.