Lit Method - Shop now
To share your reaction on this item, open the Amazon app from the App Store or Google Play on your phone.
Add Prime to get Fast, Free delivery
Amazon prime logo
Buy new:
-43% $11.43
FREE delivery Thursday, January 23 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Ships from: Amazon.com
Sold by: Amazon.com
$11.43 with 43 percent savings
List Price: $19.99
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Thursday, January 23 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or Prime members get FREE delivery Sunday, January 19. Order within 22 hrs 37 mins.
In Stock
$$11.43 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$11.43
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
30-day refund/replacement
30-day refund/replacement
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$9.46
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
100% Satisfaction Guarantee!! **Ships Direct From Amazon** 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!! **Ships Direct From Amazon** See less
FREE delivery January 31 - February 7 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery January 30 - February 4
$$11.43 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$11.43
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Pray First: The Transformative Power of a Life Built on Prayer Paperback – December 27, 2022

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 681 ratings

{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$11.43","priceAmount":11.43,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"11","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"43","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"NWiyD2e7%2FSyxc5B9aj2aTBTBE1c2vXFdV%2FI9Evr1RQ9wQVrRsARe%2Bx%2F%2FtO88PCKlrzK%2FDLvIwUaU%2Fx6q3LN8kHPjP0C1Hi%2B62Mc%2BKzgdzvxRH7K9EHaSsIz%2BXCVOZQU%2BVg6wgj3GiF3ANM47CNMTqg%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$9.46","priceAmount":9.46,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"9","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"46","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"NWiyD2e7%2FSyxc5B9aj2aTBTBE1c2vXFd8mJI1isenBUkd%2FIRr8JR3xyGfL0lJX2eiruU1CjqUs87tSqrOxGTFVeAJpUp9ESdjzCncdOqdCJw88WfsWYjK6q58P9dHZ%2Fj5BCk8SBTAJskliw8YjMp77Vpf9LvI92ajUYQIIRmBQ2E3RN3YdMwe7j74nwMEJtV","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Prayer is the lifeblood of the Christian faith--but many followers of Jesus still struggle to make prayer part of their daily lives. In Pray First, bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges shows us how to make prayer a first response instead of a last resort.

Why is it that so many Christians find it difficult to develop a vibrant and exciting prayer life? Even though prayer is foundational to the Christian life, many are intimidated or uncertain about how to talk to God. Prayer feels quaint and old-fashioned to some, sacred and uncomfortable to others. It's not a lack of inspiration--there's plenty of that. And it's not that we don't realize prayer is important--we know it is. So, what's the issue?

Pastor Chris Hodges has spent years studying the prayers of the Bible and the models of prayer that the scriptures provide for Christians. Now, he shares the teachings and methods he's used to successfully help hundreds of thousands of people understand how to spend time in conversation with God--and enjoy every minute.

Pray First will give you the tools you need to:

  • Bring the joy back into your time with God
  • Take a journey through the prayers of the Bible, which reveal how to make prayer more personal and powerful
  • Learn about fasting, an often overlooked but powerful discipline that's a vital companion to prayer
  • Follow proven, biblically grounded methods for making prayer a priority, not an afterthought

Written in the personable, relatable, and always biblically based style that has become Hodges's hallmark, Pray First is a revolutionary how-to manual for anyone seeking a more dynamic, intimate prayer life with God.

The%20Amazon%20Book%20Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.

Frequently bought together

This item: Pray First: The Transformative Power of a Life Built on Prayer
$11.43
Get it as soon as Thursday, Jan 23
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
$8.57
Get it as soon as Thursday, Jan 23
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
$11.39
Get it as soon as Thursday, Jan 23
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price: $00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
spCSRF_Treatment
Choose items to buy together.
Popular Highlights in this book

From the brand


From the Publisher

handwritten arrows and quote from Louie Giglio
paperback on back porch
quote by Sadie Huff
Customer Reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars
367
4.8 out of 5 stars
681
4.8 out of 5 stars
1,219
4.7 out of 5 stars
968
Price $11.39 $11.43 $10.86 $11.08
Paperback
eBook
Audiobook
Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
80
4.7 out of 5 stars
67
4.8 out of 5 stars
91
Price $26.99 $9.97 $14.10
Video
Study Materials

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Chris Hodges is the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. Under his leadership, Church of the Highlands has launched campuses all across the state of Alabama and has grown to more than 60,000 people attending weekly. He also cofounded the Association of Related Churches, launched a coaching network called GROW, and serves as chancellor of Highlands College, a two-year ministry training college. Chris and his wife, Tammy, have five children and eight grandchildren and live in Birmingham, Alabama.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson (December 27, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1400221293
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1400221295
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.44 x 0.77 x 8.32 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 681 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Chris Hodges
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Chris Hodges, founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands, is known for his relevant teaching style and his passion for raising up global leaders to fulfill the Great Commission.

Under his leadership, Church of the Highlands offers more than 70 worship services each weekend at 23 campuses with over 60,000 people attending weekly. With a focus on helping people realize the spiritual journey that God has for them, Chris leads people to know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference.

Chris co-founded the Association of Related Churches (ARC) (arcchurches.com) in 2001, which trains more than 1,000 church planters every year. To date, ARC has planted over 960 churches all across the USA (now averaging over 100 new churches every year).

Chris also founded a coaching network called Grow (growleader.com) specializing in training and resourcing pastors and churches to help them break barriers and reach their growth potential. Each year more than 4,000 pastors attend sold-out conferences and roundtables in America, Europe, Australia, and Asia led by Chris and his team. These events train pastors and leaders in a simple yet systematic model based on his bestselling books What’s Next? and Fresh Air. Grow currently serves over 15,000 churches in more than 100 countries.

Chris’ other books include The Daniel Dilemma, What’s Next?, Out of the Cave, and his newest book, Pray First: The Transformative Power of a Life Built on Prayer.

As Chancellor of Highlands College (highlandscollege.com), an accredited two-year ministry training college that gives students a chance to receive hands-on ministry training in a healthy, college environment, Chris is committed to placing leaders of character and competence into the harvest field. Students are currently being developed in areas such as Pastoral Leadership, Student Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Missions, Technical Arts, Worship, and Creative Arts.

Chris also serves on the Board of Directors of EQUIP, a global leadership training organization founded by John Maxwell. EQUIP has trained over 6 million leaders in 196 countries of the world.

Chris and his wife Tammy have five children and eight grandchildren and live in Birmingham, Alabama, where Church of the Highlands began in 2001.

Connect with Chris on Instagram (@pastorchrishodges)

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
681 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers

Customers say

Customers find the book helpful for developing a daily prayer life. They find the writing clear and concise, making it easy to understand and follow the message. The book is described as an inspirational and instructive read for Bible study.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

34 customers mention "Prayer life"34 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for developing a daily prayer life. They say it provides great insight into involving God in daily activities. The book outlines and explains many prayer patterns, keeping readers focused during prayer time.

"...10 out of 5!! Prayer isn’t about God moving toward you. Prayer is about you moving toward God. When you pray, pray from your heart...." Read more

"Nice book to learn with. It teaches you how to pray first before anything else." Read more

"Pray Fist : An easy read, inspirational book, compares life and Biblical prayer need situations , convincing argument for praying first before..." Read more

"This book really taught me how to pray first instead of getting mad or even or gossiping about my problems, etc... I go to the Father about..." Read more

26 customers mention "Readability"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and instructive. They say it's a good resource for bible study and a practical guide to prayer.

"Definitely a great read. 10 out of 5!! Prayer isn’t about God moving toward you. Prayer is about you moving toward God...." Read more

"Nice book to learn with. It teaches you how to pray first before anything else." Read more

"...Whatever you are going through, pray first! Great book!" Read more

"Great read. An awesome guide for taking your prayer life to the next level. Pastor Chris does it again. Amen" Read more

8 customers mention "Ease of reading"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and understand. The writing is clear and concise, making it easy to follow the message. The book provides a thorough explanation of various types of prayer and guidance for daily prayer.

"Pray Fist : An easy read, inspirational book, compares life and Biblical prayer need situations , convincing argument for praying first before..." Read more

"Easy to read and so insightful" Read more

"...This book provided some additional scripture and guidance to continue to draw closer to God and deepen my walk with God through this communication...." Read more

"Chris Hodges' writing is clear and concise, making it easy to understand and follow his message...." Read more

Wanna better praye life get this
5 out of 5 stars
Wanna better praye life get this
This book is scripture based with great context. You must read and have a notebook or highlighter. You will read a lot about your current prayer life and want to keep reading to improve it. The points hit on most are: prayer consistency, when to pray, and how to approach prayer
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
    Definitely a great read. 10 out of 5!! Prayer isn’t about God moving toward you. Prayer is about you moving toward God. When you pray, pray from your heart. Don’t just ask for things, but give your Heavenly Father thanks for everything he has already blessed you with. Don’t have a routine to pray at a certain time but instead have an open relationship with him and pray every second that you can. Thank you lord for your mercy and grace! Thank you for all the blessings you have already provided us with. I pray that our father in heaven blesses all of you who have read this and that he guides all of you to be closer to him so that he can show you what your true purpose here on earth is. I request for healing over you, your family and even your enemies. In Jesus name we pray, amen!
    25 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024
    Nice book to learn with. It teaches you how to pray first before anything else.
    2 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
    Pray Fist : An easy read, inspirational book, compares life and Biblical prayer need situations , convincing argument for praying first before attempting other ways of solving an issue.
    One person found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
    Easy to read and so insightful
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024
    This book really taught me how to pray first instead of getting mad or even or gossiping about my problems, etc... I go to the Father about everything now. He wants a relationship with all his children. He wants to know your ins and outs of your day. Whatever you are going through, pray first! Great book!
    4 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
    Great read. An awesome guide for taking your prayer life to the next level. Pastor Chris does it again. Amen
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
    Good Read
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023
    Over the last year and a half, God has blessed me with grace and energy to develop a daily prayer life which continues to be strengthened by Him each and every day. This book provided some additional scripture and guidance to continue to draw closer to God and deepen my walk with God through this communication. It also confirmed some of the components and cadences that God had already shown me (which was actually pretty fun!). What I wasn’t expecting when I purchased this book was the great detail and inspiration to consider fasting, as a mean to draw even closer to God, especially when moving through various challenges and seasons in life. Several months ago, as I had been doing some reading in the Bible, a mention of fasting came up and I began to consider if this was a discipline and practice that I might want to prayerfully consider. But I didn’t know where to begin and didn’t focus on it. Well, boom, Chris spoke at the church where we watch each week online. He discussed the role of prayer and I I immediately purchased the book and began to read, only to delightfully discover that it contained a section on fasting. So, that was fun too! I may have not given it much serious thought, but apparently God did not forget. I just finished a thorough once-through on the book and now have the highlights and areas that I can drill down and, with God’s leading, incorporate into my walk.
    58 people found this helpful
    Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • Matthew Atkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pray first. Read this second.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2024
    A great book with lots of practical wisdom and guidance rooted in the scriptures. It was inspiring to read and loved the concept of a prayer shield at the end; will certainly apply this to my life.