A Simple Way to Pray For Peter, the Master Barber
A Simple Way to Pray For Peter, the Master Barber by Matthew Harrison is an unabridged edition published by Concordia Publishing House in 2012. This 32-page book offers practical guidance on prayer, addressing common struggles that many Christians face, such as what to pray for and how to maintain focus during prayer. The text presents Martin Luther’s insights, originally written in 1535, in a modern translation that makes his teachings accessible to contemporary readers.
In this work, readers will discover Luther’s ITCP method, which stands for Instruction, Thanksgiving, Confession, and Prayer. This approach anchors prayer in biblical texts while encouraging a more spontaneous and thoughtful dialogue with God. By following this method, individuals may find their prayer lives revitalized, allowing them to engage more deeply with their faith and express their supplications with greater ease. The book serves as a resource for those looking to enhance their understanding of prayer within the context of Christianity and Lutheran teachings.
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Many Christians struggle with prayer even though it’s an essential part of the Christian life. “What should I pray for?” they may wonder. “How should I pray?” “What if my mind wanders?” “What if I get stuck praying the same thing every day?”
When asked by his barber and good friend Peter Beskendorf for some practical guidance on how to pray, Martin Luther responded by writing this brief treatise, first published in 1535. This edition is a modern translation that brings us Luther’s practical instruction, using his ITCP method:
- Instruction
- Thanksgiving
- Confession
- Prayer
This method anchors prayer in the catechism or other biblical texts, but allows the Holy Spirit to prompt thoughts via the Word, which may be chased more freely by the mind at prayer. Readers will find their prayer lives refreshed and invigorated as they become more comfortable raising supplications to God.
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