Bringing Heaven Here - by Brad Gray (Hardcover)

About the Book

Creators of the global television series Bringing Heaven Here reveal how The Lord's Prayer is the ultimate way to invite the power of God to guide, heal, and transform us and the world around us.

Book Synopsis

From the creators of the global television series The Sacred Thread comes a transformative exploration of how the Lord's Prayer unlocks the power of God to guide, heal, and renew our lives and the world around us.

The Lord's Prayer is the most iconic and widely spoken prayer in human history. It's not only a sacred prayer, but the very essence of the Bible's message--showing us who God is, why Jesus came, and how we fit into the unfolding story of God's redemption. Yet, familiarity often dulls the power of this profound prayer, leaving its deep meaning untapped and unlived.

Every single phrase of the Lord's Prayer is loaded with revolutionary significance for Jesus' original audience--and for us. In this book, Brad Gray and Brad Nelson draw on decades of research to unpack these words in their original historical and cultural context, revealing the bold truths that can still shake our lives today.

You'll discover how to:

• partner with Jesus in bringing heaven here by aligning your daily actions and influence with His kingdom and will.
• gain wisdom to mend broken relationships and stand against the forces of evil.
• understand what Jesus' words meant to his original audience.
• gain confidence and peace from bearing God's name, goodness, and glory to the world.
• experience each moment as holy--as an opportunity for the life of heaven to be a part of your life now.

We are called to actively participate in Jesus' mission to restore all things, bringing the abundance of heaven to earth. Bringing Heaven Here will unveil the hidden truths and untapped power of the world's most famous prayer--and show how it applies to your life today. Discover how to stay rooted in Him, embrace the purpose He has for you, and let the Lord's Prayer guide you into a life of true transformation.

Review Quotes

'Bringing Heaven Here opens our eyes to the Lord's Prayer in its original context and shows how these ancient words can breathe new life into our weary souls. This book doesn't just explain the prayer, it invites us to live it, and in doing so, encounter Jesus in a way that changes everything.'--Dr. Darren Whitehead, Senior Pastor, Church of the City (Franklin, TN)

'Bringing Heaven Here reminds us that the Lord's Prayer is not merely an individual expression of faith but a communal declaration of trust. It draws individuals into a community that is in awe of God's power, amazed by his nearness, surrendered to his will, and dependent on his daily provision. This book offers readers both theological depth and practical encouragement to let this ancient prayer shape their lives today.'--Cyndi Parker, Ph.D, Professor, Author, and Host of the Context Matters podcast

'I pray this prayer daily. I always find myself coming to the phrase 'on earth as it is in heaven' and feel the holy weight of tears and longing, along with incredulity and doubt. Will anything I do today bring even a sliver of heaven to this wrecked ball of humanity, mine included? Yet, something rises in me to repeat the words and trust God's plan for restoration. This brilliant, wise, and kind book is like a travel guide to a faraway land that you have known of, and seen on television, but never visited. The depth of perspective, history, and meaning offered brings a fullness that invites you to savor the words like bread from heaven. Your prayer will never be the same.'--Dan B. Allender, Ph.D, Professor of Counseling Psychology and Founding President, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology

'This book will help you pray the Lord's prayer with more compassion, more conviction, and more context. It will open your eyes to its original meaning and open your heart to its ultimate purpose.'--Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker

'We've prayed the Lord's Prayer our whole lives--at church, with our high school sports teams, and now with our kids at bedtime--but praying it so often made it familiar. Bringing Heaven Here opened our eyes. Brad and Brad brings each phrase alive, showing how it connects to our deepest purpose and to the ordinary moments of everyday life. It's already reshaping how we parent, pray, and live. We can't wait to share it with our kids!'--Dr. Josh and Christi Straub, Founders, Famous at Home