Through an opportunity called Book Sneeze, I was provided a copy of “Your 100 Day Prayer” by John I. Synder. One of the endorsements in the front cover correctly puts this book in perspective. Cecil Murphy says;
“If you already enjoy a daily, satisfying prayer life, don’t read this book. But if you’re looking for something to stimulate you to become more faithful and systematic [this book] offers you an opportunity to focus on talking to God daily and making it an ongoing habit.”
This was the same reaction that I had while reading and working through this book.
While I am not perfect and still have room to grow, I already enjoy a system of prayer in my life. This book doesn’t move me me forward. I believe, however, that this book would have moved me forward several years ago when I was struggling with finding that “groove” for my prayer life.
“Your 100 Day Prayer” gives the reader a daily devotional passage to read—from scripture and then from the author, followed by a brief guided prayer. Acted on daily—with some serious commitment, a reader could use this book as a jump start to building a solid prayer life. The challenge is in committing to go through this book everyday. Like prayer—it isn’t rocket science; the struggle is in the daily getting up and taking time to conduct personal devotions. This book gives the reader the tools to have something available to reflect on during that time alone with God.
I do recommend this book, if you are starting out or struggling with establishing a personal devotional life.