Don’t Build Prayer into Your Life, Build Your Life Around Prayer

We all know that prayer is supposed to be a regular part of our lives, but how do we cultivate a greater, more robust prayer life? On this matter, I can think of no better example than Martin Luther. Luther spent years developing his prayer life; he saw prayer as the “daily business of a Christian.” In 1535, Luther’s barber, Peter, asked him for advice on how to pray. Luther, who had spent many years preparing resources to train pastors, parents and children in prayer, promptly wrote him a letter, The Way to Pray. What’s astounding about this letter is the “secret” of Luther’s prayer life is so simple. First, Luther writes.... Read more