We don’t have to look far to see that our world is full of hardship and pain.

It’s a matter of when, not if, suffering enters our lives or the lives of those we love.

In those moments, how are we called to pray?

Finding Peace through Prayer is a companion and guide for Christians living in hard times. There are many books that talk about “why” or “what” to pray—but Finding Peace through Prayer is a practical guide that shows you “how” to pray in times of sorrow and hardship.

This book is an invitation for those who are experiencing suffering to discover the peace of Christ through prayerful practices. It’s a resource for those who want to pray for people in their lives that are enduring seasons of hardship. And it’s a manifesto for those who are familiar with the pain and agony of life, but long to keep trusting Jesus.

Drawing from his own journey through suffering, Mitch Everingham gently walks readers through seven biblical ways to pray in their most difficult moments. These practices will be a balm for your soul, helping you to love Jesus and keep hold of your faith when it feels like life is falling apart.

Finding Peace through Prayer is a book of practices for believers who live in hard times—and therefore, it’s a book for all Christians.

Praise for Finding Peace through Prayer

  • “I read this book sitting in my own ‘armchair by the window’ during a difficult season, and I am thankful for the honest, practical, and gentle way Everingham guides his readers. Biblically engaged, theologically robust, pastorally informed, and personally lived, this book is a gift to those who struggle with prayer in dark days. Everingham’s prayer is ‘that this book is a balm for your soul—a blessing, not a burden.’ It has been for me.”

    Kit Barker

    Academic Dean and Lecturer in Old Testament, Sydney Missionary and Bible College, and author of Finding Lost Words: The Church’s Right to Lament

  • “With the warmth and wisdom of a trusted friend, Mitch Everingham guides us into more intimate, effectual prayer in his new book Finding Peace through Prayer. Whether your prayer life feels stale or you’re not sure where to start, Finding Peace through Prayer offers practical rhythms that can enhance all our conversations with God. This book will help you enjoy more time on your knees!”

    Clarissa Moll

    Author of Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving after Loss

  • “In Finding Peace through Prayer, Mitch Everingham has gifted us with a much-needed work on the how of prayer. With pastoral warmth, theological nuance, and personal reflection, Everingham provides practical shape and substance to what persevering prayer looks like. Challenging, insightful, and most of all encouraging, this book is a breath of fresh air to all of us who desire to grow in prayer.”

    Malcolm Gill

    Associate Minister, St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney and author of Topical Preaching in a Complex World: How to Proclaim Truth and Relevance at the Same Time

  • “It’s hard to pray when times are hard and suffering is the norm. In Finding Peace through Prayer, Everingham offers readers a lived experience of learning to pray and commune with God through seasons of suffering. This book encouraged my soul, shaped my practice, and gave me ‘confidence to draw near to the throne of grace . . . to receive mercy and find grace in our time of need’ (Heb 4:16). I believe Mitch will serve you well in that endeavor also.”

    Jeremy Writebol

    Lead Campus Pastor, Woodside Bible Church, Plymouth MI and Executive Director of Gospel-Centered Discipleship

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Searching for Peace in the Middle of a Storm

Practice One: Remember the Name of Jesus

Practice Two: Learn to Lament

Practice Three: Embrace Silence

Practice Four: Pray the Scriptures

Practice Five: Compassionate Release

Practice Six: In All Circumstances, Give Thanks

Practice Seven: Develop a Rhythm of Prayer

Epilogue: Finding Peace through Prayer

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