The Power of Crying Out: When Prayer Becomes Mighty

In this slender volume, Bill Gothard reminds the Church of a long-neglected spiritual truth: God wants us to pray with our voices. Gothard points out the myriad of Bible passages that encourage us to cry out audibly, and illustrates the power of doing so with both Bible stories and personal testimonies. He also examines the meaning of many Hebrew words translated "cry" in the Old Testament. Some have criticized Gothard for teaching that God doesn't hear silent prayer, or claimed that his approach is simply a "formula". In the book, Gothard acknowledges that God hears ALL His children's prayers, spoken or not, but also points out God's special love for the vocal prayer. Such prayer helps produce both the humility and fervency that God delights in, neither one of which is formulaic in the slightest. Gothard also points out reasons why God might not answer our cries (unconfessed sin, for example). I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to revitalize their prayer life.

I can't believe how I missed the truths found in this book all these years. Dr. Gothard shows how over and over the Bible says to "cry out" to God and yet we usually assume it means to simply pray. I have seen in my life and in my wife's life how God answers these cries of prayer.

And it is well worth the purchase price. Reading the book gave me, number one, a renewed burst of prayer gumption. Secondly, a deeper understanding of God's love for our fellowship, communication, and humility. Lastly, a better sense of how to take my frustrations, fears, and anxieties to God with a proper attitude. Buy it, read it.

Excellent book. I had been using some of these prayer methods without understanding why, or if they were even 'methods'.I shudder to see some reviews caling this book silly and shallow as it is backed by Scripture!Often things God asks us to do are silly. How about dipping in a filthy river for healing? Squatting in a birth position to pray for a nation? Jesus himself 'offered up prayers with tears and loud cries to the Father' (Hebrews). This book brings great clarity and assurance of our prayers being heard and answered.

I have found, along with others, that this book gives great practical help when it comes to dealing with life's 'impossible'situations. I highly recommend this book !