Does prayer actually make a difference?Beginning a Praying Life is a booklet based on the bestselling book A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller. This handy, pocket-sized primer is an easy way to inspire someone who is new to the spiritual discipline of prayer, or to reignite passion in someone who is stuck in attempts to develop a consistent prayer life.The booklet opens with a simple, relatable, and incredible story about answered prayer. It identifies six cures for cynicism in prayer, and each one becomes a bit more challenging: Be warm but wary when it comes to the problem of evil Learn to hope again and trust God’s goodness Develop a childlike spirit as you cry out for God’s help Cultivate a thankful spirit even in the face of suffering Practice repentance and experience restoration Develop an eye for Jesus in your everyday life Personal stories are woven throughout, and Miller often showcases his own lack of faith to prove his point. Beginning a Praying Life makes for a practical handout to begin a lifelong change of heart about why and how to pray.