Chrystal Evans Hurst - The 28-Day Prayer Journey: A Daily Guide to Conversations with God

Chrystal has written a book that inspired me to desire a closer walk with God while giving me a sure guide to become more consistent in seeking Him through prayer. I know you will treasure this book.

SALLY CLARKSON, author, blogger, podcaster; sallyclarkson.com

Let Chrystal Evans Hurst take you on an unforgettable journey of prayer. Youll be challenged to dig deeper into areas you usually run from, inspired to take a second look at the things you take for granted, and most of all, invited to experience a new level of freedom in prayer. With every step, Chrystal reminds us that the goal is not perfection but simply opening ourselves to Gods limitless love.

JEN FULWILER, standup comic, mom of six, author of bestselling Your Blue Flame

Chrystal takes you by the hand like a close friend and walks alongside you, as guide and encourager, into a richer prayer life. Youll find the prompts accessible, biblical, and fun. So join Chrystal on a twenty-eight-day journey that may change you in ways you never imagined.

MARGARET FEINBERG, author of Taste and See: Discovering God among Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers

To anyone whos longed for deeper connection and more intentional conversations with God, this twenty-eight-day prayer journey is more than a guide, it is a tool to use again and again. I felt a renewed passion in my relationship with God just as I would attending twenty-eight days of therapeutic marriage counseling restoring a love I didnt even know lacked attention and affection. Chrystals powerful prayer prompts for morning, noon, and night offer a language and space that, trapped in stagnant intentionality, I had often longed to make.

CANDACE PAYNE, author, speaker, viral sensation, joy evangelist

One of the most important ways we can spend our lives is in prayer. In Chrystals newest book, she gives us twenty-eight days of easy-to-pray prayer prompts to help us develop the discipline of daily personal prayer. If you want a friend to come alongside you and encourage you to develop this life-changing habit, pick up this book and watch how your prayer life is transformed. Youre only twenty-eight days away!

ANGELA PERRITT, founder and director of Love God Greatly Womens Ministry

Let me let you in on a secret. Whenever I need wisdom, I know who to go to, and Chrystal Hurst is one of my wisdom people. Whatever she writes, I will read. Whatever she says, I listen. Because I know she listens to God. This twenty-eight-day prayer journey is powerful, life-giving, and life-changing. I am guessing Ill go on this journey at least once a year.

NICKI KOZIARZ, bestselling author and speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries

If you are anything like me, the times I need to be praying the most are the times that it is hardest for me to settle my heart and connect with God. And sometimes, when Im stuck, I just need someone who loves me to take me by the hand and show me which way to go. In this book, Chrystal is that loving friend who can not only guide you in the habit and rhythm of prayer but also help you discover (or rediscover) its power in your life.

KATHI LIPP, speaker and bestselling author of The Husband Project, Clutter Free, and Ready for Anything

This is not just another prayer journal. My friend, Chrystal, has given us a much needed gift. This is an intimate journey we all need to embark on. Whether you are just starting out on your journey with God, or youve been walking with him for a while, the next twenty-eight days will refresh you and remind you of the transforming, reassuring, gift of prayer. Chrystal offers each of us an opportunity to reap the rewards of her personal journey back to intimacy with Christ.

This is more than a book to read, its an experience to be hadand worth having two or three times over. As a spouse, it will transform your marriage; as a leader, it will transform your church; as a parent, it will transform your family; and as a Christ follower, it will beckon your heart to transform your personal world and the world around you.

Chrystal invites us on a journey to become addicted to your time with Jesus. She provides a gentle but passionate reminder that our prayer lives can always be deeper and more persistent. You can start to change that today.

JADA EDWARDS, Creative Services Director, One Community Church; author, The Captive Mind

My heart needed this book! In a discipline with which so many of us struggle, Chrystal Evans Hurst leads us toward growth with strength and simplicity. Ive been praying for decades, but I found myself built up in places that I didnt know were weak and revitalized in areas with solid foundations. Chrystals step-by-step guidance leads us to a new habit of praying through the day every day.

AMY CARROLL, speaker and writer, Proverbs 31 Ministries; author, Breaking Up with Perfect and Exhale

Prayer is the foundation upon which to build a dynamic and healthy spiritual life. So what does it take to develop a fruitful prayer life? Chrystal Hurst Evans knows that the intimacy, power, and purpose we seek are best birthed through a lifestyle of prayer. In this book, Chrystal urges us to boldly connect with God in a personal and intimate way that will release His power and nurture our souls. I recommend it for everyone who longs to experience the power and presence of God on a daily basis.

JAN GREENWOOD, Equip Pastor, Gateway Church, and founder of Brave Strong Girl

Uncompromising belonging, inspired understanding. I feel this way after only a few minutes of in-person conversation with Chrystal. So it makes sense that this book would awaken me to God in such a similar way. This book will not only change the way you think about prayer, it will create a personal and sensory experience for you to enter into heaven, agreeing with God in real time and in light of your eternal sense of self. Most of us feel insecure and unwise in our daily lives. My own prayer life often feels defeated before I begin, simply because I dont have a plan to believe God more today than I did yesterday. This book is our plan of attack through the posture of promise. Here, we are given weapons to fight against our real enemy. Here, we see our full acceptance through the mind of Christ. Thank you, Chrystal, for this offering. It is a force. I will read it over and over again.

KASEY VAN NORMAN, professional counselor, author, and teacher

Chrystal is one of the most insightful women I know. She doesnt just ingest an idea. She circles it, ruminates on it, offers it to God, and consistently uses what she finds to benefit others. My life has been enriched by her mental strength and wise counsel, and I have no doubt that yours will as well.

JONATHAN PITTS, author and president of For Girls Like You ministries

ZONDERVAN BOOKS

The 28-Day Prayer Journey

Copyright 2020 by Chrystal Evans Hurst

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Epub Edition June 2020 9780310361145

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