You’ve heard of 40 Days of Purpose, but what about 40 Days of Prayer?

Forty in Scripture seems to have special emphasis: Jesus was in the dessert for 40 days; Noah and crew were 40 days in the ark, the Israelites spent 40 years in the wilderness, Jesus spent 40 days on earth between His resurrection and ascension.

In recent years a number of prayer initiatives have followed this 40-day pattern: Seek God the the City, and  Ready for Revival to name two. Forty-day fasts have been popularized in recent years. Why? Beyond the spiritual significance, there is a commitment factor within this time period. Commit to doing something for that long and it becomes habit!

Now there is a powerful little devotional book—and church-wide initiative—that will get your people praying . . . and give them such a love for prayer that many will stay praying after the 40 days. Love to Pray!: A 40-Day Devotional for Deepening Your Prayer Life, by seasoned prayer movement veteran Dr. Alvin VanderGriend, is a book that will have powerful results in your church.

Divided into eight, five-day weeks, Love to Pray! is doable for everyone—even those who don’t pray at all. Each week has a theme: “What’s the Good of Prayer?,” “The Requirements of Prayer,” “Prayer as a Way of Life,” “Model Prayers of the Bible,” “Claiming God’s Riches,” “Praying for Others,” “Heroes of Prayer,” and “The Difference Prayer Makes.” Each day teaches something about pray (the user gets a complete theology of prayer within the 40 days), provides reflection questions, prayer points, and something to act upon. All this in only five to fifteen minutes of the user’s time each day.

Many churches are now using it as a planned prayer event. The book retails for $6.00, but multiple copy discounts are available to churches. A new video series designed for Sunday school classes and small groups will soon be available.

To purchase the book go to our member store or call 1-800-217-5200.