Prayers from the Heart

“Prayer is a great ancient tradition. Through prayer, we establish a truthful relationship with the Divine. And over time prayer has an immense effect and will never be wasted.” So says Andrew Harvey in his introduction to this passionate book of powerful and profound heart prayers by Chris Saade.

“Prayer is a great ancient tradition. Through prayer, we establish a truthful relationship with the Divine. And over time prayer has an immense effect and will never be wasted.” So says Andrew Harvey in his introduction to this passionate book of powerful and profound heart prayers by Chris Saade. In this book you will discover almost fifty relatable prayers devoted to love, sacred activism, and praise. Each entreaty is a delight to the spirit, is real and grounding, is challenging, is hopeful, is centered around justice, is humble, is powerful, is a call toward solidarity, and is somehow soulfully connected to what burns within your own heart. This collection of prayers echoes what we long to say in our intimate conversations with God and offers a brilliant call to serve and praise within your life. A wonderful avenue for building your relationship with God and the world.

Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Chris Saade experienced firsthand the devastation of the Lebanese war, where he was involved in Christian based peace work. His peace-building involvement led him to develop a great respect for diversity and a passion for peace and justice. As co-director of the Olive Branch Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife, Jessie Thompson, Saade teaches courses on socially engaged spirituality and the mysticism of personal authenticity and inclusion. He is also the founder of the Institute for Life-Leadership and Coaching, where he has led more than two hundred psychological and spiritual retreats for heart-centered living. The author lives in San Diego, California and Charlotte, North Carolina.