Praying at all times

Do you find prayer difficult? This book is for you! Stan Evers explores Paul’s prayers and teaching on prayer in his letter to the Ephesians. Prayer is essential because the Christian life is not a playground but a war zone. Our malicious enemy, Satan, has a vast army of spiritual forces at his command. Prayer is like a diamond with six facets: variety, praying in the Spirit, alertness, persistence, praying for all the saints and for spiritual leaders. Paul’s teaching on prayer leads into
praise in a wonderful doxology (Ephesians 6:10–24). The author wants his readers to come with excitement and enjoyment to God, who is a caring and gracious Father.

‘This has all the essentials that a book on prayer must have. No scolding; there is a sweetness about it. You are talking to your beloved Father and you are unintimidated. It opens up part of one of the greatest letters ever written, Ephesians. The author applies its magnificent truths in contemporary language to where most of us are at now: in need, aware of our failures, wishing we were growing at every personal, social and intellectual level, and seeing that one problem we face is having not because we are not asking aright. It is a book that elevates and encourages. It is personal encouragement and a lifting up of the downcast.’

Geoff Thomas, retired pastor, conference speaker and author

‘In this “call to prayer”, Stan Evers has helpfully brought together the prayers and teaching of Paul on prayer in Ephesians and illustrated it with reminders of the prayers of Moses, Samuel, etc. and supremely
of our Lord Jesus Christ. The author writes with a pastor’s heart knowing how difficult prayer can be for Christians. I pray that all who read it will be encouraged and helped to see the importance of prayer and to persevere in it for the honour of God, the extension of his kingdom and the good of their own souls.’

Philip H. Eveson, Former principal of the London Theological Seminary

Stan Evers was pastor of Potton Baptist Church, Bedfordshire, from 1986 until his retirement in 2011. Married to Wendy, he now lives in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. He keeps busy preaching and lecturing on church history. He has written several books including two published by Day One, Hallelujah! and Doxology! to encourage Christians to explore and to enjoy the benedictions of the Bible. He is the author
of two Welwyn Commentaries: Ezra and Nehemiah Doing a Great Work, and John: Jesus Christ, God’s Incarnate Son (Evangelical Press).