Simply Pray by Deb Hopper is an interesting exploration of Matthew 7:7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you." I found some new-to-me ideas and tips, but overall I felt like this book probably could've been condensed down to a single sermon.

Note: I'll put this out there, because I know there are some differences in opinion on the theology - The author is a Pastor of women's ministry, which she covers in several anecdotes in the book.

3/5 stars. This was a little heavy on the anecdotes and a little light on the exposition for me. Recommended if you're looking for a light, uplifting book on prayer that won't put you to sleep.

I learned so much from this book. Thank you Deb for being willingness to share your heart and ways we can learn to pray better. Deb’s husband recently passed away and reading this made me think I’m sure she’s really putting these to practice.

Deb Hopper's Simply Pray is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their prayer life. It's a user-friendly resource that explains the "ASK, SEEK, KNOCK" principle and provides actionable steps to enhance your prayer practice. The included questions encourage reflection and personal growth.

Deb Hopper gives practical, clear advice in this book on how to pray. Using the Ask, Seek, and Knock parable in the gospel as her basis, she also shares her own life story and how she learned about prayer through life experiences where she began to feel the need for God's presence.

My review is based on my honest opinion. I thank the publisher and NetGalley for providing an advance copy to read.

I'm always looking for ways to make my prayer life more impactful, and found the concept of Ask, Seek, Knock from Matthew 7:7 as beautifully described in SIMPLY PRAY incredibly helpful. It's given me a new way to approach prayer, which I've always experienced as healing, especially as I pray for others. Highly recommended!

Matthew 7 verse 7: "Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you."
The book is based on this principle: ASK,SEEK,KNOCK.

1-ASK) We can trust God and come to him believing He will answer, we can make a list and ask precisely what we need.
2-SEEK) God will often confirm you if you are in the right direction, seek a confirmation from God and
learn how to hear God's voice. Always try to align your prayer to God's will. The more you align yourself with God's will, the more He
will be able to direct your path and you'll grow in faith with more discernment.
3-KNOCK) There will be times where our faith will be tested, God can say No, Not now, but praying without ceasing will help God shape your character.

At the end of each chapter you'll have questions you can answer and verses to memorize. The author gave a lot of examples of how God helps
her in difficult times, how He provided for her and her family you can see God's hands in her life and the power of prayer.

This was an excellent book about prayer. It's a complicated topic and Deb did a wonderful job of explaining the theology in a way that I could understand and digest. It did at times feel like her prayers were all answered. That did make me feel discouraged because not all of my prayers have been answered. But overall I think it's a great beginners book for a christian to learn about prayer.

Simply Pray: How to Ask, Seek, and Knock for Answered Prayer by Deb Hopper is a beautifully written, life-changing book. The author learned some important principles about prayer and has clung to them in key points in her life. These proven prayer elements are easily explained in the book. Reading this book feels like sitting down with a good friend, a Godly mentor that has gone before you and can help you light the way. I highly recommend this book. It is one to read again and again. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

I wasnt that thrilled with this one. Maybe I was expecting something else, but this one just didnt do it for me.

Ask, Seek, Knock. I liked most of this. Good principles on prayer. But some of it has me wanting to verify for myself. Perhaps ask more knowledgeable Christian women about the theology, etc.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

DNF . Not for me. Her theology regarding women is wrong. So, I did not finish.
1 star. Cannot recommend.

What a great book! Loved the reminder of how we can go to God in prayer. Looking forward to more releases from this author!

Simply Pray by Deb Hopper details how to apply the principal of prayer found in Matthew 7:7, ASK, SEEK, KNOCK. It would be a great companion guide for those new to prayer. It offers practical, simple advice to get you started. I also like the questions at the end of each chapter and how they make you dive deeper. If you are struggling with prayer, Simply Pray will help guide you along the way.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review.

Great Book

The author begin by stating that this book is presented in three main sections, depicted by four months in each section, as outlined below:
1. PART ONE: THE MAIDEN - January, February, March, April
2. PART TWO: THE MOTHER - May, June, July, August
3. PART THREE: THE CRONE - September, October, November, December

She discusses how to use this book in order to incorporate Divine Feminine wisdom into your life and awaken your inner goddess. She, further, states that this book is intended to spark a remembrance of the wisdom we hold within, and to help us live by that wisdom on a daily basis.

The author provides a brief breakdown of the Divine Feminine Archetypes, discussing each's:
1. Life Cycle: Youth, Premarriage (traditionally)
2. Season: Late Winter/Spring Moon
3. Cycle: New Moon

This is a very informative and useful read. Highly recommend.

I have followed Deb Hopper on instagram for a couple of years and am always so thankful for her wisdom that she shares. This book was no exception. She clearly lays out, in easy to understand terms and steps, how she has overcome many obstacles through prayer. This felt like the perfect lent read, and I can't wait to put some of this principals into practice.

Deb does a wonderful job breaking down the basics of prayer through the lens of Matthew 7:7. I liked how the sections were broken into "ask, seek, knock" and the various references to scripture. However, the author focuses more on the stories where God answered her prayers rather than leaning into the hardship of when God is seemingly quiet. We don't magically get whatever our heart desires just because we commit to prayer, but that's somewhat the tone of this book. I could see it being a companion guide for those who are beginning their prayer life but I wanted it to go a few steps further.

Not only is Deb super relatable, she's a good teacher!

This was an easy approach to better understanding prayer... for a busy stay at home mom with a neurodivergent child and a husband that works out of town, I really needed this book. I felt so connected, understood and left with a sense of peace. I have already applied the teachings in this book.

Thank you NetGalley, Deb Hopper and publisher for the Ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely LOVE this book. The way it is written is just so smooth and makes you want to keep reading it. It's such an encouraging book on prayer and has been really helpful for me at this moment in life. Highly recommend you read this one.

This is a well written book about prayer. The author shares her personal stories of how she has leaned on the verse Matthew 7:7, and learned to Ask, Seek, and Knock when praying to God. The reader will come away with practical applications they can use in their own life to talk to God.

All in all, I enjoyed this book as a whole. It is well written and I liked the authors writing style. The topic of prayer is one that I enjoy studying up on. One thing I wasn’t entirely keen on was the authors inference that by simply writing down your prayers, God is more likely to answer. I will say, that writing down your prayers can make your prayer life more intentional. If you’re prone to your mind wandering when you’re praying or falling asleep when you’re trying to pray before bed (hey, I’ve been there!) writing your prayers out while you pray them aloud can help to keep your thoughts on track! In summary, the book was good and I would recommend it to others. But if I’m being nitpicky, there were a couple things I wasn’t 100% in agreement with.