Offers a nice little inspiration to prime your prayer pump so to speak. Most people have had those moments when you feel like you are not quite sure what to say in prayer. These thoughtful daily prayers offer a great little starting place to initiate your fellowship with God. It also can help fuel new life into your prayers. Sometimes one can get in the habit of praying about the same things but this can spark new ideas for things to bring to your morning meeting space with the Lord. I received a copy of the book from Tyndale. ( )

Need more prayer in your life? Who doesn’t?! With 365 Pocket Morning Prayers you will have a great resource for spending time with God, even when you are on the go. Each day a short prayer focusing on your needs and God’s purposes will greet you along with a short scripture verse to meditate upon. There’s plenty of comfort and conviction between this book’s pages. For example, one day is dedicated to Legalism, reminding the reader that that is a problem not just of 1st century Pharisees. Other topics include Listening to God, Self-Image, God’s Patience, Truthfulness — there is something for every day and every situation. 365 Pocket Morning Prayers is perfect to keep in your purse or backpack for your morning commute (unless you are driving!) or to keep handy in your desk drawer for your morning break. Of course, it is also designed to be used first thing in the morning and is a great way to jumpstart your day or quiet time.

Recommended.

Audience: adults.

(Thanks to Tyndale Publishers for a review copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.) ( )

"Prayer is a privilege." Dave Veerman, Pocket Prayers
I love the reminder from the introduction of this handy little book. It is a privilege to come to the Lord in prayer, though I admit that sometimes I forget that. Sometimes I roll out of bed without a thought to the fact that I woke up at all.
365 Pocket Morning Prayers is a wonderful collection of prayers and scripture, one for each day of the year--even though they are not marked by date, just day. I like this because it means you can start at any time of the year and read through, no feeling like you've "missed" something. I also enjoy the diversity in topics of the prayers and the fact that there is a topical index at the end.
The book itself is of great quality and has a soft, leather-like cover that bends smoothly to read any portion of the book with ease. The writing style is personal and yet instructing. One thing I would have like to see done differently would be to put the verse at the top. This is really only for the sake that some of the prayers reference the verse but the verse comes at the end of the prayer. It just didn't make sense to me but it's not hard to remember to read the verse first and then the prayer.
I would recommend this little prayer book for those who are looking for a way to encourage a habit of prayer in their daily routines (um, I suppose we all could use that). It would also make a great gift! The prayers are short as are the passages of scripture, but it can be a great jumping-off point for the rest of your devotional time.
Originally published on my blog: http://eahendryx.blogspot.com/2016/09/365-pocket-morning-prayers-review.html
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I received a free copy of this book for review purposes, but was under no obligation to read the book or post a review. I do so under my own motivation and the opinions I have expressed in this review are honest and entirely my own. ( )

Title: 365 Pocket Morning Prayers
Author: David R. Veerman
Pages: 320
Year: 2016
Publisher: Tyndale Momentum
My rating is 5 stars.
Have you ever had moments when words seemed to be unable to pass your lips to God’s ear or been in a moment whether being rushed by pressures or life takes an unforeseen turn and been unable to express your heart in prayer? Is there someone you know who maybe struggles with praying in any way, but longs to be more consistent?
I, for one, recommend this small, pocket-sized, morning prayer book regardless of whether you use it in the morning or any time of your day. I was impressed when I read through some of the prayers written along with scriptures whether posted in its entirety or not. The prayers written aren’t of the quick without heart kind nor are they extremely lengthy. They are just long enough, and they are heartfelt prayers to be used as the Spirit guides you or in the one-a-day format.
I think the book is a great way to help new believers begin learning to pray or a more seasoned prayer warrior who needs refreshment. The goal is to set the heart of the believer as well as the eyes on the One we are all ultimately dependent on, Jesus. The prayers felt like words born of the soul, longing to connect with God before starting the day. If you use this tool, it will be like a great jump start to your day helping you to look to God and realizing He is right beside throughout your day.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” ( )