A Bead and a Prayer: A Beginner's Guide to Protestant Prayer Beads

by Kristen E Vincent

Overview

Do you ever struggle with prayer? Maybe your mind wanders, you wonder if God even hears your prayers, or you just don't know what to pray.

A Bead and a Prayer introduces Protestant prayer beads as a tool for connecting with God. This 4-week Bible study is designed for people with no experience in using prayer beads. You will discover answers to such questions as:

• Why use prayer beads?
• Is it really okay for Protestants to use beads in prayer?
• What do the beads mean?
• How do I use prayer beads?

Other features of the book include

• a brief history of the use of prayer beads
• easy instructions for making prayer beads
• prayers and devotions to use with the beads
• resources for making or purchasing your own set of prayer beads

Praying with beads may be exactly what you need to stay focused in your prayers. Consider sharing this experience with your prayer or Bible study group. Youth also enjoy making the prayer beads and learning to use them. The book includes a Leader's Guide for groups.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780835812177
Publisher:	Upper Room Books
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Vincent is at the forefront of introducing Protestants to the ancient practice of praying with beads. Vincent has an MTS from Duke and creates her own beautiful handcrafted beads through her business, Prayerworks Studio.