Get Off Your Knees and Pray is a guide to real prayer – from understanding the biblical basis for prayer to cultivating a vital personal relationship with the living God. The point of the title is that rather than something we do and then mentally tick off our list like picking up the dry cleaning, prayer is our life and our very breath. In the pages of this book, you will find a blend of biblical truth and practical advice to encourage and help you achieve greater intimacy with God through the avenue of prayer.
The author uses an outline for her material that includes: 1.) The Path, 2.) The Problem, 3.) The Plan, and 4.) The Purpose. Each section contains several chapters, and each chapter ends with the lyrics from a well-loved hymn or song. I particularly enjoyed the author’s personal stories to illustrate sound biblical wisdom. Sharing her honest insights, Sheila encourages us to move beyond prayer basics to share everything we love and everything that troubles us with our God who loves and hears us. In this journey to the heart of God, we will begin to recognize the hand of God in every moment of our lives.