What’s the best book in the Bible to learn how to pray?
You can probably think of several. So can I.
Certainly the book of Psalms should be included, don’t you think? I’m convinced that it is one of the best books of the Bible to learn how to pray.
That’s why I wrote my latest book . . .
How to Pray Like David:
A Bible Study on Psalms 1-41
It is now available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats.
Here’s what readers are saying . . .
“This book is simply fantastic! I love the goal of giving lots of ways to apply each psalm into one’s life. I love the format and the content and the superb insights and the focus on application that you have woven into this book. I definitely think this book meets a need that is ‘out there’ for helping to get people into the Psalms with more than merely surface comments on this amazing book in the Bible. You really give the reader excellent things to consider out of each psalm. Superb! I know it is blessing me greatly.”
— Dan Smythe, The Timothy Initiative Ministry Ambassador
“I truly loved this book. I most liked the questions at the end of each chapter for further reflection and discussion.”
— Geri Evans
“Your writing on each Psalm drew me into God’s Word, and your study questions made me desire to study well and deep and apply what I was learning to my life. Here are some things in particular that I loved about this book:
1. All the applications that are everywhere! Study without application is useless and merely head knowledge. I need things applied to my heart! And I love how you continually reminded the reader to do that.
2. I will greatly profit in my own application through all the authors who are quoted in this study: Boice, Packer, Spurgeon, Piper, Tozer, and probably some more that I’ve forgotten to list!
3. The Gospel message is clearly presented in several places for people that may not truly understand what it is. I especially saw that in the study on Psalm 24. Just excellent!
4. Throughout this study, I see your love for the Lord and the joy in your salvation shining through. Your testimony on page 66 is remarkable. I too am a prodigal, and I understand the gratefulness and humility (although God still points out daily the pride that remains in my heart!) that comes from knowing that God was patient with me, and loved me–despite my sin and me turning my back on him! This book is a testimony of your joy and thanksgiving for your salvation as God graciously turned your heart back towards him. Even though I still suffer consequences of my past sin, yet I am still grateful that God allowed me to go my own way. For me, that was probably the only way for him to truly open my eyes and see that I am his creature, and not my own. I am always reminded of Psalm 119:67, 71, and 75. I am very grateful for God’s affliction–that bitter medicine of his discipline that he has allowed in my life “that I might learn your statutes” (Ps. 119:71). His mercy and grace are humbling, and he is faithful to discipline those whom he loves. I see your experience of that throughout this study as I see your love and devotion to our gracious God.
5. The additional resources listed in Appendix A. Excellent and trustworthy.
6. The more in-depth study of Psalm 1 in Appendix B.
7. The cross references between the Psalms and the Old Testament, and also those between the Psalms and the New Testament. And they are everywhere! I love seeing how (as always!) God’s Word is the best commentary on Scripture.”
— Georgia Schoelz
“This book is not a verse-by-verse commentary, but it is a compilation of lessons Mr. Davies has learned from Psalms 1-41. There is one chapter for each of these Psalms. Each chapter begins with an explanation of something God has taught him from that psalm. This is followed by “Questions for Further Study, Reflection and Discussion.” These questions guide the reader into a better understanding of the psalm by prompting him to interact with the text.
I appreciate the comprehensive nature of the introduction because it let me know what to expect in the rest of the book. I also liked the short chapters and the questions that followed –this format inspired me to do my own thinking and application. The questions sometimes covered material not mentioned in the explanation of each thought.
Although I had read all the Psalms many times, I gained a greater understanding of Psalms 1-41 after reading the book. I learned how to pray more effectively. Each chapter spoke to a need in my life. I recommend the book highly. I plan to reread this book one chapter at a time and write my answers to each question. We live in an Independent Living Apartment. I would like to share what God is teaching me through the Psalms with some of the residents here.”
— Ken Dover
To access excerpts from the book, please click Here (Chapter 12) and Here (Chapter 40).
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