Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers

By Wesley Campbell, Stacey Campbell and Mike Bickle

New Edition of a Powerful Prayer Tool from Two Ministry Leaders

If you long for spiritual breakthrough, use the method as tried and true as the Bible itself: Pray the Bible out loud before moving into silent communion with God. By Jesus' example, we know that praying the Scriptures aloud brings powerful results. It can also provide focus and direction for your prayer life.

In this revised edition of Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers, Wesley and Stacey Campbell take the ancient tradition of the prayer book and give it a modern twist. They present passages of Scripture that are actually prayers, divided according to eight categories--the prayers of Jesus, prayers of the apostles, prayers of wisdom, Psalms, and more. This gives you quick and easy access to 88 Bible prayers that speak to any situation in life. Each section includes an introduction and practical instruction on how to pray the specific type of prayer. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned intercessor, this unique prayer tool will lead you on a pathway to a deeper life with God.

Endorsement
"One of the most valuable tools that intercessors can use for prayer."--Cindy Jacobs

• Language: English
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
• Release date: Sep 13, 2016
• ISBN: 9781441230300

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"Having worked with young people my whole ministry life, I can testify that Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers is a life-changing book! If you pray these prayers, your communion with God will change, your life will change . . . in fact, the whole world will change. Pray The Book of Prayers!"

Banning Liebscher, founder and pastor, Jesus Culture

"As a leader who is passionate for the global 24/7 prayer and worship movement, I love Wesley and Stacey Campbell. They are a true father and mother in the body of Christ and have been fueling the prayer movement for years. Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers is the resource that everyone needs. It is practical, helpful and inspiring. I want to see it in every burn furnace I work with. Thanks, Wesley and Stacey. You have done our generation a fantastic service!"

Sean Feucht, founder, Burn 24/7; author, Fire and Fragrance, Culture of Revival, Integrity: Character of the Kingdom; recording artist

This is one of the most valuable tools that intercessors could use for prayer.

Cindy Jacobs, co-founder, Generals International

"Nothing could connect heaven and earth more powerfully than praying God’s Word. Wesley and Stacey Campbell’s Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers will guide you into this dynamic experience."

C. Peter Wagner, founding chancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute

What a wonderful and timely book! For years I’ve longed to see a compilation of practical, biblical prayers set forth in a simple way to teach believers how to pray the Bible. No prayer is more powerful than that which pleads God’s promises. This marvelous book is clearly a heaven-sent answer in response to that deep desire.

Dr. Dick Eastman, international president, Every Home for Christ

"Praying the Bible has just gotten easier! Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers shows how to pray the Bible through directions and examples missing from many other prayer books. A more intimate and close relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ awaits you. Read on!"

Dutch Sheets, author, Intercessory Prayer

"As every church uses either hymnals or an overhead projector for worship, every intercessory ministry should use Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers in their prayer rooms! We have waited for years for such a resource—finally it is here! A practical, inspiring tool to give you language to commune with God. Extraordinary!"

James W. Goll, founder, God Encounters; international bestselling author, The Seer, The Lifestyle of a Prophet and many more

Learning to pray the Bible changed my life and connected me to the heart of God more than anything I’ve ever done. If you take the tools in this book and use them consistently, you will grow in love for God and knowledge of Him.

Misty Edwards, senior leader and worship leader, International House of Prayer

"I love Wesley and Stacey’s stuff. Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers will equip youth everywhere with the resource needed to carry out this sweeping prayer revolution. I highly recommend this book!"

Lou Engle, The Elijah Revolution and TheCall

"When Wesley and Stacey came and preached on Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers, the entire concept and application was revolutionary to us. You, too, can learn this timeless art of prayer through the oldest form known to man. Praying and declaring God’s Word is powerful, and I know that it will change your life. Practice and experience this book!"

Beni Johnson, author, The Happy Intercessor and Healthy and Free

"Having worked with hundreds of thousands of new believers, we find they need one thing more than anything else: their own intimate, personal connection with God. Through meditating on the Word, through prayer and worship, and simply through time in the secret place, we find ourselves growing in glorious intimacy with the One who is worthy of our entire lives. Praying the Bible is a practical resource that helps everyone, whether they are the newest believers or have walked with God for many years. It’s a simple guide to help all lovers of God grow in their pursuit of Him."

Heidi G. Baker, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO, Iris Global

To Mike Bickle,

who first taught me to pray the Bible, and is now inspiring the world to pray in International Houses of Prayer (IHOPs) everywhere.

Contents

Cover    1

Title Page    3

Copyright Page    4

Endorsements    5

Dedication    7

Foreword by Mike Bickle    17

Preface    21

Introduction    25

Section One: Theophanies    37

Introduction    39

Visions of God    45

Ezekiel 1:1, 3–28

Yahweh and the Ten Commandments    49

Exodus 19:16–20; 20:1–21

Show Me Your Glory    52

Exodus 33:15–19; 34:5–8, 29

Eyes and Wings    54

Ezekiel 10:1–22

Here I Am, Send Me    58

Isaiah 6:1–8

The Ancient of Days    59

Daniel 7:9–10, 13–14, 18, 21–22, 26–27

The Heavenly Man in Linen    61

Daniel 10:1–3, 5–21; 12:8–10

The Glorified Son of Man    64

Revelation 1:9–18

The Heavenly Throne Room    66

Revelation 4:1–11

Faithful and True    68

Revelation 19:11–16

Section Two: The Psalms    69

Introduction    71

Blessed Is the Man    77

Psalm 1:1–6

You Know All About Me    78

Psalm 139:1–24

A Prayer of Repentance    81

Psalm 51:1–19

Save Me, O God    83

Psalm 16:1–11

The Lord Is My Shepherd    84

Psalm 23

Battle Hymn of the King    85

Psalm 18:1–14, 16–29, 31–43, 46, 49–50

Under the Shadow of His Wings    89

Psalm 91

Better Is One Day    91

Psalm 84

Jesus’ Prayer from the Cross    93

Psalm 22

The Missionary Psalm    96

Psalm 67

A Prayer for Leaders    97

Psalm 20

A Blessing Psalm of Ascents    98

Psalm 128

Section Three: Prayers of Wisdom    99

Introduction    101

A Time for Everything    105

Ecclesiastes 3:1–8, 11

Wisdom Calls Out    106

Proverbs 2:1–6; 9:10–11; 7:4; 23:12; 4:7

The Righteous Workman    107

Proverbs 24:30–34; 23:4; 14:23; 10:4–5; 26:13–14; 18:9; 22:29

Let My Words Be Few    108

Psalm 39:1; Proverbs 13:3; 18:21; 12:18; 10:19; 15:1; 20:3; 12:16; 25:15; Ecclesiastes 5:2

Deliver Me from Evil    109

Job 31:1, 4; Proverbs 6:24–27, 29; 30:20; 6:32–33; 2:18–19; 5:15, 18–19, 21

Mercy    110

Proverbs 14:31; 22:2, 22–23; 29:7; 19:17; Job 29:12–13, 15–17, 25

Virtue and Honor    111

Proverbs 4:20, 22–23; 21:21; 4:24, 26; 22:1; 3:9–10; 13:20; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 10:27

The Way of a King    112

Proverbs 30:29–31; 25:2; 8:15–16; Ecclesiastes 4:13; Proverbs 29:4, 14; 31:2–5, 8

In Praise of the Noble Wife    113

Proverbs 31:10–12, 14–18, 20, 23, 25–31

The Whole Duty of Man    114

Ecclesiastes 12:1–7, 13–14

Section Four: The Song of Songs    115

Introduction    117

Beginnings of Intimacy and Revelation    123

Song of Songs 1:2–7

Faint with Love    125

Song of Songs 1:15–2:7

Embracing the Lover’s Coming    127

Song of Songs 2:8–17

The Dark Night of Love    129

Song of Songs 3:1–5

The Might of the Lover    130

Song of Songs 3:6–11

The Beauty of the Beloved    131

Song of Songs 4:7–12, 15–16

Anticipation    133

Song of Songs 5:2–8

Altogether Lovely    135

Song of Songs 5:9–16

The Ravished Bridegroom    137

Song of Songs 6:4–10, 13

The Bridal Seal of Divine Fire    139

Song of Songs 8:5–7, 12–14

Section Five: Prayers of the Prophets    141

Introduction    143

Hear, O Israel!    147

Deuteronomy 6:4–12

Meditating on the Law    148

Joshua 1:7–9

The Prayer of Jabez—Oh, That You Would Bless Me    149

1 Chronicles 4:9–10

Face to the Wall—A Prayer for Healing    150

Isaiah 38:1–3, 10–14; 2 Kings 20:4–6; Isaiah 38:15–20

Job’s Confession    153

Job 1:6–21; 19:25–27; 42:2–3, 5–6

Our Eyes Are on You    155

2 Chronicles 20:2–12, 14–15, 17

The Valley of Dry Bones    157

Ezekiel 37:1–14

Intercession for a Nation    159

Daniel 9:1–8, 11–12, 14–19

Thank You, God—David’s Prayer    162

1 Chronicles 17:16–27

Wholehearted Devotion    164

1 Chronicles 29:10–20, 22

The Aaronic Blessing    166

Numbers 6:22–27

Section Six: The Prayers of Jesus    167

Introduction    169

The Lord’s Prayer    175

Matthew 6:9–13

Glorify Your Name    176

John 12:27–28

Glorify Your Son    177

John 17:1–5

A Prayer for Disciples    178

John 17:6–19

Unto Unity, Glory and Love    180

John 17:20–26

When You Are Converted    181

Luke 22:31–32

Your Will Be Done    182

Matthew 26:39–42; Luke 22:44; Matthew 26:42

Father, Forgive Them    183

Luke 23:33–34; Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:46

The Jesus Prayer    184

The Philokalia

Section Seven: Apostolic Prayers    185

Introduction    187

Revival Power    193

Acts 4:24–31

Revival of Divine Revelation    194

Ephesians 1:15–20

The Outpouring of Divine Love    195

Ephesians 3:14–21

The Release of Prophetic Boldness    196

Ephesians 6:18–20

Overflowing Holy Love    197

Philippians 1:3–4, 9–11

Filled with a Knowledge of His Will    198

Colossians 1:2–4, 9–12

The Door of God    199

Colossians 4:2–4, 12

The Established Heart    200

1 Thessalonians 3:9–13; 5:23–25

Fulfill Your Call    201

2 Thessalonians 1:3, 11–12

Increase Your Word    202

2 Thessalonians 3:1–3, 5, 16

Just Say No!    203

Titus 2:11–13

A Prayer of Prosperity    204

3 John 1:2

Jude’s Doxology    205

Jude 1:24–25

Raise Up a House of Prayer    206

Amos 9:11–12; Acts 15:15–18; Isaiah 56:7

Section Eight: Hymns of the Revelation    207

Introduction    209

Look . . . He Is Coming!    213

Revelation 1:4–7

The Overcomer’s Prayer    214

Revelation 2:1, 7–8, 11–12, 17–18, 29, 26–28; 3:1, 6, 5, 13, 7, 12, 14, 21–22

Holy, Holy, Holy!    217

Revelation 4:8–11

Worthy Is the Lamb    218

Revelation 5:8–14

The Martyr’s Cry    220

Revelation 6:9–11

Praise of the End-Time Harvest    221

Revelation 7:9–17

Time to Reign    223

Revelation 11:15–18

Overcoming the Dragon    224

Revelation 12:10–12

The Song of Moses    225

Revelation 15:2–4

Just and True    226

Revelation 16:1, 5–7

The Wedding Song    227

Revelation 19:1–8

Come, Lord Jesus!    228

Revelation 22:12–17, 20

Organizational Praying the Bible Prayer Chart    229

Notes    235

About the Authors    237

Books by Wesley & Stacey Campbell    239

Back Cover    240

Foreword

In 1979, the Lord called me to be an intercessor. Up until that time, I could count on one hand the hours I had spent in intercession. The entire concept was a mystery to me. What was intercession? How was I to do it? What good was it? For some time I fumbled around trying to figure out how to obey God in this new thing that He was calling me to do.

I finally realized that if I were going to pray at all, it would happen in real time and space. With that insight, I promptly scheduled fifteen prayer meetings every single week, all with different groups of people, so that I would actually show up! Though we were faithful, I soon felt that this was not getting us anywhere. The meetings were flat and aimless, and we were not all that joyful about being there. There had to be a better way.

Then I thought, Why not copy out the prayers of Paul and pray those? Excited with my new idea, I gathered up some white lined paper and scribbled out (in my own handwriting) a few of the apostolic prayers. The next day when the group showed up, I had photocopies of the various New Testament apostolic prayers for everyone. I was anxious to try out my new method. I held up one of Paul’s prayers and haltingly read it out loud to God. Everyone just looked at me. Then I said to the others, Now it’s your turn. Take one and pray it! Somehow, we made it through the first week, to the next and then the next. Thus began the daily regimen of praying Bible

Reviews for Praying the Bible

[Rose · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book has at the beginning some explanation of how to read and pray the Bible back to God. And then most of the book is the prayers themselves based on the NIV translaion of the Bible. I like praying the Bible and I used to take verses from the Bible and rewrite them into my journal by putting in personal pronouns or whatever I was praying for to make it personal. A majority of the prayers in this book don't seem to be setup or written as prayers, but only taken from the Bible as such. It would've be easier if a person didn't have to take the text they were reading and turn it into a prayer themselves, but have it already there with the reference to the Scripture.