A Prayer Warrior’s Guide to Spiritual Battle: The Front Line, 2nd ed.

by John Bornschein

Publisher:

Kirkdale Press

, 2016

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“Everything done under the heavens is accomplished through prayer. Nothing will stand against the forces of evil without it.”

It’s a critical hour. The church is in need of an awakening, and our nation is desperate for spiritual revival. God has provided us with a powerful tool—one that enables us to draw closer to Him, gain wisdom and understanding, and even change the world. Yet we often lump prayer into the intangible, view it as a last resort, or shove it to the bottom of our to-do lists. Why?

A Prayer Warrior’s Guide to Spiritual Battle is a field manual for exploring the depth and power of a praying life. Drawing on a variety of perspectives, this book explores prayer from every angle—from its basic elements to the obstacles that hold people back. With inspirational stories, tools, and resources, this guide enables new recruits and seasoned prayer warriors alike to gain a greater understanding of the number one weapon in spiritual warfare: prayer.

New to the Second Edition

The second edition of A Prayer Warrior’s Guide to Spiritual Battle begins with a new foreword by Shirley Dobson, Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force. Other new features in the second edition include:

• 16 prayers written for the National Day of Prayer. These prayers are by national prayer leaders such as Billy Graham, Beth Moore, Charles R. Swindoll, and Tony Evans.
• Two entirely new chapters on family prayer, including a “field guide” with tips and Scripture studies to incorporate prayer into the life of your family and your relationship with your children and teens.

Contents

• Foreword by Shirley Dobson
• Introduction by John Bornschein
• Call to War by John Bornschein
• The Baseline by John Bornschein
• Enlisting: Understanding Prayer by John Bornschein
• Basic Training: The Fullness of Prayer by John Bornschein
• Advanced Training: Sustaining a Relationship by John Bornschein
• Recruit Training: The Intercessor by Kathy Branzell
• The Home Front: Prayer and the Family
• Boot Camp: Mobilizing the Church by Dion Elmore
• Strategic Planning: Approaching Prayer Intentionally by Dion Elmore
• Preparing for Battle by John Bornschein
• The Armor of God by John Bornschein and Brian Toon
• The Weapons of Our Warfare by David Butts
• Everyday Combat Readiness by David Butts
• Weapons Training: Application of Prayer by Kathy Branzell
• The Warrior: Answer the Call by John Bornschein
• A Field Guide for Family Prayer

Top Highlights

“Courage under fire requires a necessary balance of prayer and Scripture study within the church body—harmony between order and discipline. It is the fortitude of knowledge and unity to bring down barriers and move mountains in our culture.” (Page 1)

“Someone once said that we make a mistake when we think of praying for God’s work to be done. ‘We don’t pray for the work,’ he said, ‘prayer is the work.’ You have a lot of tasks ahead of you, but they all pale in importance compared to the priority of prayer. Remember John 15—we’re the branches on the vine. Branches don’t work and strive to produce fruit; that happens naturally as a result of their connection to the vine. Don’t let your ‘to-do’ lists—as important as they are—sever your connection with the Vine. Work in a context of prayer. Plan in a context of prayer. Make your contacts in a context of prayer.” (Page 2)

“The front line is the threshold where the battle is won or lost. It is the turning point for victory or defeat, where the will of the mind prevails over flesh through faith and the empowering of the Holy Spirit.” (Page 1)

“So you see, since we are temples of the Holy Spirit (which we will discuss more later on), we have an intercessor who takes our prayers to God the Father and even interprets them on our behalf. This is the communication line—and understanding this vital point is critical if you are to advance in your training. Carefully consider what I have shared thus far before reading further in this guide to spiritual warfare.” (Page 22)

“Jesus Christ wants a relationship with us that is built on time spent in His presence and reading His Word” (Page xii)

Product Details

• Title: A Prayer Warrior’s Guide to Spiritual Battle: The Front Line (Second Edition)
• Editor: John Bornschein
• Authors: Ashley Bornschein, David Butts, Kathy Branzell, Dion Elmore, Linda Rutzen, Kara Schwab, Brian Toon, and Robert Velarde
• Publisher: Kirkdale Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 240
• Format: Logos Digital, Paperback
• Trim Size: 5.5x8.5
• ISBN: 9781577996897

About John Bornschein

About the Editor

John Bornschein is the Vice Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force and an executive member of the National Prayer Committee. During his 17 years in ministry, John has engaged in a vast range of responsibilities, including serving as a missionary and youth pastor, as well as with Mission of Mercy, In Touch Ministries, Focus on the Family, and the National Day of Prayer Task Force.