Amish Prayers is a collection of prayers from the centuries-old Amish prayer book. They have been translated into English from the original German for the first time. This little volume is one to treasure for years to come.
Die Ernsthafte Christenpficht has been treasured by Amish and Mennonite hearts for over 300 years. Amish Prayers, compiled and introduced by Beverly Lewis, pairs these beautiful prayers with Scripture verses and lovely drawings. There are prayers for a new day, for divine guidance, prayers of gratitude and of repentance, for comfort, of praise, prayers for strength, purity of heart, and unity, prayers of humility and of submission, and prayers in the evening.
Whether you use this book by yourself or with a group, I feel that the prayers will strengthen your faith and will help your relationship with God to deepen. As I have read Amish Prayers, it has come to be an important part of my daily devotions.
One of the prayers reads as follows:
Holy Spirit, capture our hearts with your loving strength. Fill them with heavenly comfort and joy so that we may always rest assured in God and face our concerns with joy and contentment, and so as children of God overcome this evil world. Praise be to you forever and ever, Holy Spirit, along with God the Father and the Son! Amen.
I was given this book for free by the publisher as part of the blogger book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own.
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