Table of Contents

Foreword John Eldredge 11

Introduction 13

Section 1 God, Your Fortress

1 Dare to Pray Like You're Loved: You're Secure in Jesus 25

2 Dare to Pray for Perspective: You're Part of a Bigger Story 35

3 Dare to Pray With Endurance: When Your Heart Breaks 49

4 Dare to Pray and Say What's True: When You Forget Who You Are 63

Section 2 God, Your Father

5 Dare to Pray Like an Heir: You're Royalty 77

6 Dare to Pray Without Condemnation: You're Forgiven 89

7 Dare to Pray God's Promises: You're Anchored 105

8 Dare to Pray From Victory: You're a Warrior 121

Section 3 Jesus, Your King

9 Dare to Ask: With Humility 137

10 Dare to Seek: With Passion 153

11 Dare to Knock: With Confidence 167

12 Dare to Dream: Expect to Persevere 181

Sample Prayers 199

Acknowledgments 211

Notes 215