{"product_id":"prayers-for-the-people-things-we-didnt-know-we-could-say-to-god-9780593239438","title":"Prayers for the People: Things We Didn't Know We Could Say to God","description":"\u003cb\u003eA collection of timely, stirring, and witty prayers that give language to the full breadth of our everyday experiences--from joy to sorrow, and everything in between\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn his debut collection of short-form prayers (aka collects), Terry Stokes names many things we didn't realize we could pray for, such as student loan debt cancellation, strength when we're about to make small talk, and restraint when we have the opportunity to be petty. The collection features an impressive range of humor and inspiration, and spans lament and solidarity, including prayers for \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- when one dreads the thought of returning to work on Monday\u003cbr\u003e- when one has been left on read by a friend\u003cbr\u003e- before shooting one's shot\u003cbr\u003e- after shooting one's shot\u003cbr\u003e- before walking into Target\u003cbr\u003e- when one fears getting canceled\u003cbr\u003e- those working in retail\u003cbr\u003e- when one's team is struggling \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese tender, moving, and entertaining prayers invite us to access the wonder and joy of God's presence in every situation we encounter. By putting words to the emotions and needs that lie beneath our petitions, our celebrations, and our protests. Stokes's prayers make for an engaging and heartfelt read that will delight and encourage any person of faith in the modern age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Convergent Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/09\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593239438\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/20\/2021\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Terry J. Stokes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41229696794805,"sku":"9780593239438","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_f5ddebe4-6a8c-4689-9f6d-e60895652312.jpg?v=1634042342","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/prayers-for-the-people-things-we-didnt-know-we-could-say-to-god-9780593239438","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}