Ten Treasures of Learning to Pray

Prayer is an open invitation to the greatest conversation of your life.

Unlock the profound riches hiding within the simple act of talking to God with author Andrew R. Jones. As you explore the ten treasure God gives you in prayer, you’ll find what prayer is truly teaching—about God, ourselves, and the extraordinary relationship available to everyone. Drawing from Scripture’s narratives on prayer—David’s laments, Jesus’ teachings, Moses at the Burning Bush, Hannah’s silent longing— you’ll come to see the treasures God deposits into your life: persistence, wonder, honesty, forgiveness, and more.

This isn’t a book about how to pray. Rather, it’s a beautiful exploration of what God does in prayer. Whether you've been praying for years or are new to prayer life, remember: God treasures you and is eagerly awaiting to hear your voice.

 Praise for Ten Treasures of Learning to Pray: 

“Jones combines a survey of the practice of praying in both Old and New Testaments with practical address of the questions and challenges that arise out of Christian practice of conversation with God in our day. His insights guide and move readers into a more active and lively habit of chatting with and responding to our Creator and Lord.  A book to be read again and again to enrich the believer’s life in prayer."

— Robert Kolb, Professor of Systematic Theology Emeritus, Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis

“With this book, Andrew Jones has once again succeeded in weaving together experiences from everyday life, a deep insight into the biblical message, and a true appreciation of the Lutheran legacy. For anyone seeking a new approach to prayer from a Lutheran perspective, a treasure trove opens up here. In the process, the reader is not only guided to reflect on prayer but also introduced to the practice of prayer.”

— Prof. Dr. Christoph Barnbrock, Lutheran Theological Seminary Oberursel, Chair of Practical Theology