Everyday Prayer with John Calvin

“Dr. McKim has served theological education faithfully for more than a few decades and has written more than one book on Calvin. Here he presents eighty-five different Scripture meditations, weaving throughout the Scripture Calvin’s insights on the topic as well as his own deep thoughts on the blessings and privileges of prayer. McKim’s comments and challenges are those not of a scholar and teacher—even though he is one—but of a humble believer who knows existentially the difficulties, challenges, and blessings of prayer. This is a very helpful volume that will challenge the reader to think more deeply about prayer, to thank God more earnestly for the privilege of prayer, and most importantly to spur us on to seek his face more diligently!”

“A helpful and inviting introduction to a better prayer life under the mentoring of the Genevan Reformer, as conveyed by an attentive student. Unlike the many misfocused guidebooks to the landscape of Calvinism, this accessible and faithful work by Donald McKim actually takes us to the heartland of Calvin, spotlighting his piety and depth—and it does so with pithy yet substantive devotionals. Reading this book could well be viewed as learning to pray from one of the masters, and it thankfully includes some of Calvin’s own prayers. How helpful to have Calvin’s own words served as such an appealing feast. With many hours of research compressed into each page, this prayer catalyst will be welcomed not only by Calvinophiles but by all who value prayer.”

“Donald McKim has collected materials on prayer from John Calvin’s commentaries to produce a valuable resource for private and family worship. What makes this guide particularly beneficial is its basis in Scripture. Each entry begins with a biblical passage and includes Calvin’s reflections in order to provide instruction about prayer and encouragement to pray. This combination of Scripture and theological reflection displays once again the genius of the Protestant Reformation.”

“Donald McKim draws on Calvin’s prayers to help us with our own. Like the psalms that shaped the Reformer’s prayer life, this guide breathes spiritual passion, energy, and wisdom. If, like mine, your prayer life could use a little help, this book will be of immense value to you.”

“Calvin’s emphasis on the ministry of the Holy Spirit led him to engage with and encourage believers’ daily prayers. Donald McKim, with the acumen of a renowned scholar and the care of a nurturing pastor, gathers choice practical texts on prayer from Calvin’s writings and integrates them into digestible and uplifting biblical meditations. Everyday Prayer with John Calvin affords rich nourishment for your soul and clarifying insights for your theology.”

“Donald McKim’s book Everyday Prayer with John Calvin invites the reader to enroll in Calvin’s schoolhouse of prayer. This precious little book provides timeless instruction into the nature of prayer and what it means to commune with the living God. Pick up, read, and pray along with one of the spiritual giants of the Christian church!”

“Don McKim has a wonderful way of making theology accessible to all. Everyday Prayer with John Calvin offers a helpful and thought-provoking guide to better understanding the purpose and practice of prayer in the Christian life, based upon the prayers and reflections of Calvin—one of the greatest theologians of church history. There’s no better way to encounter Calvin at his best than in the reverence that he showed for the practice of prayer.”