Book Reviews

Modern Works On Prayer and Spiritual Information

Prayer and Fasting Resources

Prayer and fasting is an invitation to slow down, listen, and depend on God afresh. Prayer is central to the Christian life.

Simple yet profound, it connects us to the Spirit of God and gives focus to every discipline we practice.

Fasting is not about earning favour, but emptying ourselves to encounter His sufficiency.
These resources are here to guide, ground, and support you as we
journey together.

How to Pray: A Simple Guide For Normal People- Pete Greig

How to Pray by is a simple, honest guide that takes the pressure out of prayer.

With warmth and clarity, Pete Greig reminds us that prayer is for ordinary people seeking a real connection with God.

Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God — Timothy Keller

Prayer is a thoughtful blend of rich theology and practical guidance that deepens both understanding and practice of prayer.

It invites readers to experience prayer not just as discipline, but as a life-giving relationship with God.

Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster

Celebration of Discipline is a modern Christian classic that explores spiritual practices like prayer, fasting, solitude, and simplicity with clarity and depth

It offers practical wisdom for cultivating a deeper, more disciplined walk with God

Hearing God — Dallas Willard

A wise and balanced guide that helps believers recognise God’s voice and respond with confidence and obedience.

It gently reassures readers that hearing God is not reserved for a few, but is part of a growing, intimate relationship with Him.

The Awe of God — John Bevere

A compelling exploration of holy fear and reverence, calling readers back to a deep honour for God.

Structured in six clear sections, it serves as a strong lead-in to seasons of spiritual renewal and deeper focus.

I Surrender All — Priscilla C. Shirer

a bold and challenging call to fully yield every area of life to God.

Especially suited for a fasting or consecration season, it encourages laying down personal desires to experience greater freedom and spiritual power.

Books on Fasting

Prayer and Fasting Resources

Fasting helps us quiet distractions and refocus our hearts on God. By temporarily setting aside physical comforts, we create space to listen more closely, pray more deeply, and depend more fully on Him.

Fasting is not about earning God’s favour, but about positioning ourselves to encounter His presence with greater clarity and humility.

God’s Chosen Fast — Arthur Wallis

A foundational evangelical work that presents biblical fasting with clarity, balance, and spiritual depth.

It challenges readers to see fasting as a God-ordained means of renewal and spiritual awakening.

Fasting — Jentezen Franklin

A practical and faith-building guide that highlights fasting as a pathway to spiritual breakthrough, drawing strongly on Jesus’ example before the start of His ministry.

It encourages believers to fast with purpose, expectancy, and obedience.

The Hidden Power of Prayer and Fasting — Mahesh Chavda

This book explores how prayer and fasting together can release spiritual power and ignite both personal and corporate revival.

The book inspires readers to pursue deeper spiritual authority through disciplined devotion.

The Daniel Fast — Susan Gregory

A practical and accessible guide to fasting based on the biblical example of Daniel.

It combines spiritual insight with clear guidance, making it especially helpful for individuals or groups entering a focused season of prayer and fastin

A Hunger for God — John Piper

A powerful exploration of fasting as a way to awaken deeper desire for God.

With strong biblical grounding, it challenges readers to see fasting not as ritual, but as a joyful pursuit of God above all else.

Fasting by Derek Prince

A concise and practical guide that explains the biblical purpose and power of fasting.

It helps believers understand how fasting strengthens prayer, builds spiritual discipline, and opens the door to God’s guidance and breakthrough.