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by Ryan Whitaker Smith (Author), Dan Wilt (Author)
Rediscover the Rich Treasures of Proverbs
Following their two successful prayer books on the Psalms, Ryan Whitaker Smith and Dan Wilt now offer a devotional prayer book rooted in transformational passages from the book of Proverbs. Abiding Wisdom helps us rediscover the wisdom offered in Proverbs through free-verse prayer renderings of beloved passages. Key features include:
● seventy-five contemplative prayers based on biblical wisdom from Proverbs
● prayers focus on the theme of godly wisdom for everyday life
● perfect for personal devotion, meditation, and spiritual reflection
● beautiful hardcover binding and custom illustrations make this book an ideal gift for anyone in need of a biblically centered prayer book
The challenges we've faced in recent years have deeply impacted our cultural, social, relational, and personal health. Written prayers, expressed in the slowing, quieting, reflective language of poetry, are some of the most powerful tools we have for returning to God's faithful care.
The inspirational prayers in Abiding Wisdom will help you quiet your heart before God. This artful, poetic, and classic devotional offers a fresh way to reflect on and pray in harmony with the book of Proverbs.
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Rediscover the Rich Treasures of Proverbs
Abiding Wisdom helps you rediscover the rich treasures of wisdom offered in the book of Proverbs--through free-verse prayer renderings of beloved passages--as a guide to personal devotion and meditation. These seventy-five prayers focus on the theme of godly wisdom for everyday life and will help you quiet your heart before God.
Praise for Previous Books by Ryan Whitaker Smith and Dan Wilt
"Pray the words of Scripture and then let Smith and Wilt's words spark your imagination and slow you down enough to learn the grammar of intimacy with God."
--Glenn Packiam, author of The Resilient Pastor and Blessed Broken Given
"This small, beautiful book holds timeless reminders of God's enduring promises."
--Sandra McCracken, singer-songwriter
"These prayers harmonize with the text of Scripture and make it come alive in a whole new way."
--Michael W. Smith, singer-songwriter
Author Biography
Ryan Whitaker Smith is an author and filmmaker from Nashville, Tennessee. His film projects include Surprised by Oxford, The Pendragon Cycle, and a forthcoming adaptation of Louis L'Amour's novel Flint.
Dan Wilt (DMin, Asbury Theological Seminary) is an author, teacher, songwriter, and pastor who speaks internationally on the themes of worship, union with God in Christ, and spiritual formation. He has his own teaching ministry through DanWilt.com and lives outside Nashville, Tennessee.
Smith and Wilt coauthored Sheltering Mercy and Endless Grace.
