Treasures in Prayer by Jonathan Ogogo
“Treasures in Prayer” goes beyond your typical prayer guide. What grabbed me right away is how Ogogo approaches prayer not just as a religious duty, but as a transformative conversation that should be the highlight of our day. In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with notifications and distractions, this book offers a compelling invitation to make prayer our primary focus and source of joy.
What sets this book apart is its practical approach to bridging what I call the “prayer gap” – that frustrating space between wanting to pray effectively and actually seeing results. As someone who’s read countless spiritual development books, I appreciate how Ogogo doesn’t just tell us to pray more; he shows us how to pray better. The focus on making prayer an “unceasing activity” particularly resonates with our modern lifestyle where we’re trying to integrate spirituality into our daily routines.
The writing style strikes a beautiful balance between being deeply spiritual and refreshingly accessible. While many prayer books can feel either too academic or too superficial, this one manages to maintain depth while remaining approachable. I can see this resonating especially well with both newcomers to prayer practices and long-time believers who are seeking to revitalize their prayer life.
For readers who’ve enjoyed works like “The Power of a Praying Life” by Stormie Omartian or “Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God” by Timothy Keller, this book offers a complementary perspective with its unique focus on making prayer a source of genuine enjoyment rather than obligation.
While the book maintains a clear Christian foundation, its insights about communication with the divine and the importance of consistent spiritual practice could benefit anyone looking to deepen their prayer life, regardless of their specific faith background.
