by Elisa Morgan
First published 2018
Elisa Morgan examines the tension between expressing authentic emotions to God and accepting His will over our own desires. She centers her exploration on Jesus's prayer in Gethsemane, where Christ demonstrated complete honesty about His feelings while ultimately submitting to the Father's plan. Morgan draws from Luke 22:42, where Jesus declares "Not my will, but yours be done," as the model for balanced prayer. Despite her success as an author, speaker, and media host, Morgan admits her own struggles with prayer, uncertain whether to voice her requests or simply accept God's will. She presents prayer as having two essential sides that work together to deepen our relationship with God. Through personal experiences and biblical teaching, Morgan guides readers toward a prayer life that embraces both transparent communication and willing surrender. The book promises to help readers move beyond surface-level requests into genuine dialogue with God, following the pattern Jesus established in His own relationship with the Father.
Genres: christian-fiction, prayer, devotional, christian-living
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: faith-journey, spiritual-growth
192 pages · Hardcover · Our Daily Bread Publishing