{"product_id":"book-nj5b","title":"The Power of Prayer, The Sacred Bond Between You and God","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs prayer to you just words?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr have you ever felt, even once, that you were standing before God with your whole being… and your heart was embracing heaven?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🎙️ In this rare and powerful sermon, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III speaks to us about the greatest spiritual relationship a human being can ever live: \u003cstrong\u003ePrayer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✝️ Prayer is not just a form of piety…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a routine…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot an obligation…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot even a request…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrayer is an encounter… a connection… a love… a divine presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the golden bridge that links heaven to earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is Jacob’s ladder, stretching from your heart to the throne of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 The Bible says:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Let my prayer be set before You like incense, the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice.” (Psalm 141:2)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With my whole heart I seek You; do not let me wander from Your commandments.” (Psalm 119:10)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.” (Psalm 42:2)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“My house shall be called a house of prayer.” (Isaiah 56:7)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⛪ Prayer is not only spoken words…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrayer can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA silent ache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sacred silence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e🕊️ \u003cstrong\u003ePure prayer\u003c\/strong\u003e is:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfort for the suffering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest for the lonely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA weapon for the spiritual warrior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA terror to demons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA breath of life for the saints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e✝️ Even \u003cstrong\u003eChrist Himself prayed\u003c\/strong\u003e…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe would withdraw and spend long hours in prayer, teaching us:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Men ought always to pray and not lose heart.” (Luke 18:1)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Enter into your inner room, shut the door, and pray to your Father who is in secret.” (Matthew 6:6)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💧 Prayer is:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA spiritual incense rising from the heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dialogue of love from the soul to the Spirit of God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe longing of the limited toward the embrace of the Infinite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49809333715248,"sku":"BDnj5b","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/nj5b-cover.jpg?v=1758174466","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-nj5b","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}