The Hour that Changes the World Prayer Wheel
The Hour That Changes the World, first published by Baker in 1978, is a classic book on prayer that offers practical suggestions on how readers can revitalize their prayer lives. Dick Eastman challenges Christians to spend one hour each day in prayer, and he outlines a twelve-step prayer program to help them accomplish the task. By dividing one hour into twelve five-minute "points of focus," such as praise, waiting, confession, and Scripture praying, believers will develop a more consistent habit of daily prayer. The Hour That Changes the World draws heavily on Scripture and classic devotional writers and includes an appendix titled "Scriptural Intercession." This 25th anniversary edition features a new introduction by Eastman and a new foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada, in which she writes: "The Hour That Changes the World may appear small and modest, but don't let its size fool you. Full of biblical insights about prayer, packed with testimonies of prayer warriors from years past, brimming with practical suggestions that will help you carve out a purposeful time of praise and intercession, Dick Eastman's book is arguably the most significant book on prayer written in modern times."
The Hour That Changes the World, first published by Baker in 1978, is a classic book on prayer that offers practical suggestions on how readers can revitalize their prayer lives. Dick Eastman challenges Christians to spend one hour each day in prayer, and he outlines a twelve-step prayer program to help them accomplish the task.
By dividing one hour into twelve five-minute "points of focus," such as praise, waiting, confession, and Scripture praying, believers will develop a more consistent habit of daily prayer. The Hour That Changes the World draws heavily on Scripture and classic devotional writers and includes an appendix titled "Scriptural Intercession."
This 25th anniversary edition features a new introduction by Eastman and a new foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada, in which she writes: "The Hour That Changes the World may appear small and modest, but don't let its size fool you. Full of biblical insights about prayer, packed with testimonies of prayer warriors from years past, brimming with practical suggestions that will help you carve out a purposeful time of praise and intercession, Dick Eastman's book is arguably the most significant book on prayer written in modern times."
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Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is <strong>the</strong> man who does not walk in <strong>the</strong> counsel<br />
of <strong>the</strong> wicked …… But his delight is in <strong>the</strong> law of <strong>the</strong> LORD, and on<br />
his law he meditates day and night. Joshua 1:8 Do not let this Book<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so<br />
<strong>that</strong> you may be careful to do everything written in it. <strong>The</strong>n you will<br />
be prosperous and successful.<br />
• Think about <strong>the</strong> Being and nature of <strong>the</strong> Triune God, His creation<br />
and great deeds and His character.<br />
• Take a specific <strong>the</strong>me from Scripture and meditate on it.<br />
(righteousness, love, truth, light, peace, holiness, etc)<br />
• Take a portion of Scripture and meditate on it.<br />
• Make God <strong>the</strong> main focus of your meditation; His works, His<br />
Word, His character.<br />
In what way is Christian meditation different from Eastern<br />
meditation? In Eastern Meditation <strong>the</strong> focus is on a passive state<br />
of mind and <strong>the</strong> aim is to "empty" your mind. To <strong>the</strong> Christian<br />
meditation is an active process of evaluating, investigating,<br />
(enquiry) and pondering, involving your whole mind and being,<br />
while allowing <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit and Scriptures to lead you.<br />
Christian meditation is to ponder in a disciplined way. Beware<br />
<strong>that</strong> Satan does not plant his thoughts in your mind. Also beware<br />
of negative thoughts during this time. Consider everything <strong>that</strong> is<br />
true, pure, noble, right, beautiful and praiseworthy. When you<br />
meditate on a certain portion of Scripture you must ask yourself<br />
among o<strong>the</strong>r things, what this portion means to you.<br />
11.Listening is a period in which you receive instruction from <strong>the</strong><br />
Lord and ask Him to reveal to you <strong>the</strong> things <strong>that</strong> He wants<br />
you to notice and pay attention to.<br />
Eccl. 5:2 Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your
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