Pray-reading, mingling prayer with God’s Word, was a practice vital to many Christians in their communion with God. This means that rather than approaching God solely according to their own feeling or inclination, they simply took the Bible as their prayer book. As they read, they prayed, turning God’s Word into a personal prayer or petition using His own language. By praying over the Word they were enabled to receive spiritual nourishment as well as strength for their soul. Through pray-reading, they also entered into an intimate fellowship with God to receive enlightenment and a deeper understanding of the Bible.

The following excerpts are drawn mostly from the various sources compiled by Ray Graver in his book Lord Thou Saidst…(published by Living Stream Ministry). These excerpts record the experiences of many Christians throughout history who have mingled the Word of God with their prayer.

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