Prayer

In Prayer, Michael E.B. Maher presents a comprehensive biblical guide to prayer as the priestly ministry of every believer. He explains that under the New Covenant, saints are priests after the order of Melchizedek, called to offer spiritual sacrifices—primarily prayer—daily before God. The temple is no longer a physical building; believers themselves are God’s house of prayer.

Maher emphasizes that effective prayer requires dealing with sin (confessing and forgiving others), praying according to God’s will, approaching God with reverent fear, and praying persistently. He outlines the Lord’s Prayer as a model, and encourages believers to pray Spirit-anointed prayers from Scripture (e.g., Paul’s prayers in Ephesians).

The book distinguishes between praying with the understanding (mental prayer) and praying with the spirit (praying in tongues). Praying in tongues enables believers to pray God’s perfect will when their understanding is limited, edifies their spirit, and helps them grow strong spiritually. Maher cites biblical examples (Jesus, Paul, Daniel, Isaac, Zacharias) and warns that neglecting prayer is sin. He concludes that believers should pray daily, watchfully, and fervently, following the example of Christ. The book includes practical guidelines, scriptural prayers, and a salvation prayer.