God’s Voice is Closer Than You Think, Don’t Stop Praying!

REDISCOVER THE POWER OF PRAYER

As a companion to his 2004 hit, Don't Stop Praying, Grammy-nominated songwriter Matthew West invites readers into a transformative journey with his new book Don't Stop Praying: The God Who Hears Is Just a Breath Away. After years of praying for a loved one’s release from addiction, West found himself desperate for a deeper understanding of how prayer works. This led him to intentionally study what God says about prayer, which inspired both the book and the song.

Drawing on biblical examples, the teachings of Jesus, and his own personal prayer journey, West covers a wide range of prayer-related topics to help readers infuse their prayers with greater power and purpose. He provides practical guidance for overcoming common prayer roadblocks and examines what Jesus taught and modeled about prayer. West also explores what it means to “pray without ceasing,” why prayer is a vital weapon in spiritual warfare, and how to approach prayer as a way of joining with God in His kingdom work. Through this exploration, he challenges believers to rediscover the thriving, intimate, and bold prayer life that Jesus desires for us.

AUTHENTIC PRAYER

West opens up about a pivotal realization in his own life during a trip with his daughter. West guided her through an exercise while she was blindfolded. She was given three instructions: he would never leave her, she could ask him anything, and she should listen only for the sound of his voice. She managed to complete the challenge, but not without moments of distraction. He writes that he was brought to tears as he recognized how often he had ignored those same truths in his relationship with His heavenly Father. This experience reshaped West’s understanding of authentic prayer and reinforced the idea that prayer is an ongoing, honest conversation with God, just like communicating with someone you love.     

PRACTICAL TOOLS

Don't Stop Praying offers actionable tools for strengthening prayer lives, including thought-provoking questions, prayer challenges for groups or partners, and models of various types of prayers. West’s trademark humor and storytelling make the journey engaging while reinforcing that God desires honest conversations rather than polished performances. He writes, “God is always right there waiting to talk with you, no matter where you have been or what you have done. Even when you are having a bad day, even when you are not your best self, God is still over the moon about you.”

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CREDITS

5x Grammy-nominated artist/ Six-time ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter of the Year / Prime Time EMMY nominee, Original Music and Lyrics for feature film The Heart of Christmas / Author of nine books. Songwriting credits include songs by Rascal Flatts, Casting Crowns, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Danny Gokey, Mandisa / Married to Emily; two teen daughters, Lulu and Delaney.