Reconstructing Prayer

"""In this delightful book, Williams deconstructs the modern, disenchanted worldview that causes us to view prayer as a mechanistic, means-end practice existing apart from ordinary life. He then reconstructs a vision of prayer as a means of participating in the mysterious and enchanted world of God's triune life. In this space of presence, we can offer our full selves--doubts, fears, petitions, and praise. Williams reminds us that prayer is a means of becoming aware of where we are and whose we are."" --Cheryl Bridges Johns, senior professor of discipleship and Christian formation, Pentecostal Theological Seminary ""The prayers of children are simple yet instructive--they show us what it means to follow a good and gracious God through our doubts and fears. Williams' book takes Matthew 18:3 to heart, demonstrating how a true and honest childlike confession of faith can guide us through the often necessary stages of deconstruction to a more generous reconstructed Christian faith."" --Steven Félix-Jäger, author of Renewal Worship ""Reading a book on prayer can be a tedious and burdensome experience, like a trip to the dentist. Not so with Andrew Williams Reconstructing Prayer. This is an honest and accessible meditation on the beauty of prayer--not simply prayer as a here-and-there discipline, but prayer as a moment-by-moment way of living the Christian life. As a pastor-theologian, Williams does a marvelous job of conjoining theological substance with practical spirituality, bringing together both mind and heart in a powerful vision of prayerful living. Highly recommended!"" --Todd Wilson, president, Center for Pastor Theologians"