Prevailing Prayer: What Hinders It?

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Prevailing Prayer: What Hinders It?

by Dwight Lyman Moody

EN·~3 hours

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Description

This work invites listeners into a thoughtful exploration of prayer as a vital conduit of grace, paired with the study of Scripture. It begins by emphasizing how the Word and prayer together shape conversion, growth, and protection from temptation, warning against the pitfalls of relying on one without the other. The author gently argues that a balanced practice keeps believers from becoming either intellectually arrogant or spiritually aimless.

Drawing on vivid biblical stories—from Abraham’s encounters with angels to Elijah’s fire‑from‑heaven miracle—the narrative shows that great prayer lives in ordinary people. It highlights how even those who once strayed, like King Manasseh, found restoration through heartfelt petition. Throughout, the book offers practical reflections on common obstacles that mute our prayers, encouraging listeners to align their petitions with divine purpose and to experience the transformative power of a sincere, Spirit‑guided dialogue with God.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (199K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Brian Wilson, MWS, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2020-04-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Dwight Lyman Moody

Dwight Lyman Moody

1837–1899

A shoe salesman turned world-famous evangelist, he became one of the best-known revival preachers of the 19th century. His energetic sermons, practical style, and work with schools and missions left a lasting mark on American evangelical life.

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