Awaken The Dawn

was there all of the time; I had just discovered it! The reader of prayer books was now praying. As soon as I became consistent with morning prayer (I’m afraid it took several years!), it seemed only right to introduce the whole concept to our local church. It, too, required several years, but we finally developed an early morning prayer service from six to seven, Monday through Friday, in our church sanctuary; the people who tried it, liked it. Others found the same delight in their prayer times at home. Many people across the country who acquired the first edition of this book have told me the concepts presented here have revolutionized their prayer lives. We all want to improve our prayer lives, that is why we read books about prayer. Most people, though, need help to get started in a systematic program that they can main- tain. In some ways, it is like dieting or flossing our teeth–- we know we must do something, but how? Is there some way for me to get on a consistent program that will really work? Let me be honest. I want to persuade you to adopt early morning prayer as a continuous, regular part of your lifestyle. Why? Because this method of prayer (I know from experience) will bless and enlarge your life and fill you with the wonderful joy of His presence. I believe that God’s will for your life will unfold more freely for you through this method than any other approach. If you want to be a more consistent person of prayer, what is said through this book will be of great help to you. Early morn- ing prayer really works, and thousands of people throughout the land will shout their confirmation if asked. I contend that prayer, particularly early morning prayer, shaped the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus. The ii