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Description of  Prayers for the People: Things We Didn't Know We Could Say to God

A collection of timely, stirring, and witty prayers that give language to the full breadth of our everyday experiencesfrom joy to sorrow, and everything in between This is the prayer book I need right now, full of humor and beauty, candor and holy longing.Jeff Chu, co-curator of Evolving Faith and author of Does Jesus Really Love Me? In his debut collection of short-form prayers (aka collects), Terry Stokes names many things we didnt realize we could pray for, such as student loan debt cancellation, strength when were about to make small talk, and restraint when we have the opportunity to be petty. The collection features an impressive range of humor and inspiration, and spans lament and solidarity, including prayers for when one dreads the thought of returning to work on Monday when one has been left on read by a friend before shooting ones shot after shooting ones shot before walking into Target when one fears getting canceled those working in retail when ones team is struggling These tender, moving, and entertaining prayers invite us to access the wonder and joy of Gods presence in every situation we encounter. By putting words to the emotions and needs that lie beneath our petitions, our celebrations, and our protests. Stokess prayers make for an engaging and heartfelt read that will delight and encourage any person of faith in the modern age. Read more