"To pray unceasingly" is a command given to Christians by Paul in Thessalonians. What does it mean to pray without ceasing, especially in today's busy world of rapid change and the stress that accompanies it? Debra Farrington explains that praying constantly "is as simple, and as difficult, as recalling God's presence often throughout the day, by connecting Scripture and daily activities." Unceasing Prayer: A Beginner's Guide, provides concrete ways that readers can begin to practice unceasing prayer.

The book is broken down into two parts: The first suggests prayers for specific times and activities of the day, and the second provides prayers for times of need and times of celebration. Through practical, realistic examples, Farrington demonstrates how to make all action, or inaction, a time of prayer. The simple act of dressing can allow us to ask the Lord to be clothed "with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience" (Colossians 3:12). A commute to work can offer an opportunity to ask God's guidance and direction.

Unceasing Prayer is ideal for all those whose schedules are not conducive to formal prayer. College students, parents of young children, caregivers, and those who are ill, will benefit from this new approach to daily prayer. All individuals engaged in a prayer life, both beginners and those who are more experienced, will find new meaning and renewed vision in this little guide.

This book offers a collection of gentle, simple and comforting prayers, gathered from an array of treasured Scripture passages, that will help you find God everywhere and always, touching every sort of human need.

Lutheran Woman Today

May 2003

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Especially helpful for those schedules not usually conducive to formal prayer.

CMN Trade Journal

May 2003

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Ms. Farrington offers a simple, sound and Scriptural method for unceasing prayer without empty words.

Rev. Ed Smith

The Clarion

November 2002

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A wonderful little book on prayer.

The Living Church

January 2002

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Unceasing Prayer offers concrete ways for readers to begin seeing God in everything they do and in everyone they meet.

Christian Retailing

September 2002

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