ECPA BESTSELLER Prayer is the source of Jesus's most astonishing miracles and the subject of Jesus's most audacious promises, and yet, people find prayer to be boring, obligatory, or confusing. Join Tyler Staton, author, pastor, and national director of the 24/7 Prayer movement, as he invites you to discover the incredible gift of prayer. Within the pages of Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools , Staton addresses common roadblocks to prayer and gives you the confidence to come to God just as you are.

Through timely biblical teaching, powerful storytelling, and insights on historic Christian practices, Staton gives you the tools you need to: Express your doubts and disappointments about prayer Discover and practice multiple postures of prayer, including silence, persistence, confession, and more Understand and embrace the wonder and mystery of prayer in everyday life Open or reopen the line of communication with your Creator and experience afresh his divine power on earth If you're feeling disheartened, disappointed, or distracted in your prayer life, let Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools be your guide as you learn to enjoy prayer in its purest form: a vital, sustaining, powerful connection with God that is more real and alive than you could have ever imagined. Praise for Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools : "No book has ever left me wanting to pray more. In Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools , Tyler Staton opens our eyes and hearts to the beauty, mystery, and value of prayer in the life of every believer and skeptic." --Christine Caine, bestselling author and founder of A21 and Propel Women "'Prayer is a search for help outside the self.' Could any statement be more important for our time?

Could any act be more essential to spiritual life in our cultural moment? This is a book for our desperate times. My friend Tyler Staton is a world-class leader, a gifted pastor, an extraordinary writer, and, above all, a man of prayer.

By reading this book, you will be learning from a master." --John Mark Comer, founder of Practicing the Way and author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

In a world that often speeds past moments of silence and introspection, the beauty and depth of prayer might seem elusive. Yet, for those who dare to pause and reflect, prayer holds a transformative potential beyond mere ritual. This book invites readers to step into this timeless practice with hearts open to mystery and wonder, inviting a fusion of ancient wisdom and contemporary insight.

It's an exploration that transcends the boundaries of tradition, beckoning readers to embark on a journey toward profound spiritual enlightenment.

Prayer transcends routine; it invites a deeper presence beyond words. Mystery and wonder enrich spiritual practice with transformative potential. Embrace ancient wisdom for contemporary spiritual enlightenment.

Prayer often regarded as an act of solitude becomes a communal symphony of spirit echoing the rhythms of divine connection. The book unveils an invitation to see prayer not as a solitary endeavor but as a gateway to collective spiritual resonance. Through its pages readers will explore the dynamics of prayer practiced by monks marrying ancient traditions with modern life.

This narrative is not just a call to prayer but a call to awaken the fool within—untethered by worldly logic and open to unconventional divine wisdom. It addresses the paradoxes of spiritual discipline showing how prayer is both an act of humility and audacity. Readers are encouraged to redefine their perception of prayer from rote obligation to an energized connection with the divine.

Each chapter delves into the nuances of prayer's mystery offering tools to nurture a prayer life that resonates with authenticity and vigor. Whether you have a long-standing practice or are new to prayer this book speaks to the universal longing for meaning. Its embrace of humility coupled with a spirit of boldness enriches the reader's spiritual narrative with renewed vigor.

With eloquence and insight the author weaves a tapestry of stories reflections and practical guidance that nourish the soul. The journey is not merely introspection but also an outward expression fostering a life that embodies compassion and grace. The reader is invited into an experience that challenges conventional spiritual narratives offering instead an authentic encounter where faith is deepened and lived out boldly.

Spiritual practice becomes not simply a retreat into the self but a dynamic engagement with the world around infused with the joy and unpredictability of divine encounters.

This book offers a fresh perspective that challenges traditional approaches to prayer blending ancient wisdom with contemporary insight Its narrative approach intertwines storytelling with practical guidance enabling a unique reflection on spiritual practices By encouraging an embrace of the fool's paradox it invites readers to a bolder more authentic spiritual journey that defies convention.