I was reading this book during the presidential election and this book was a God send through that week. It covered so many things that happened that week. But it also covers so much that happens to us every day. The author covers big things, little things, things people tell us not to pray for. She gives you examples and helps you become free to pray for whatever you need to pray for!

This book was fantastic! It obviously leaned Christian but in an open way we don't see much of in life. I appreciated the prayer examples and the humor sprinkled throughout the book. A person of faith encouraging us to be mad, be messy, and pray however we want was unexpected in the best possible way!

A counterpoint to the toxic positivity so prevalent in many Christian books. Readers will be drawn to this acknowledgement that spiritual moments can be found in less positive experiences.

I was drawn to this book by its title/cover. Overall, I appreciate the idea that we should bring our authentic selves and honest feelings to God in prayer. But I felt as though the book (specifically, the prayers) lacked some depth.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. These opinions are completely my own

I very much enjoyed and can relate to these prayers. Especially the one for loved one of addicts. It's spot on about my feeling.

Will recommend to friends

Rage Prayers by Elizabeth Ashman Riley writes about being authentic and true to who we are when praying or lamenting ourselves to God. Written through her experiences and lifestyle, she boldly gives us prayers or laments we can use to speak to God about everything and anything that is in the world we live in. Whether our perceptions are true or not, it’ is the pursuing of a relationship with God that counts. Not everyone will agree with what she writes, but that is not the point. The point is the freedom and grace God gives us, so we can be authentic when it comes to being with God, Jesus and Holy Spirit. The more real we are, the closer we become.
I was given an advanced copy of this book through #netgalley, but all opinions are from my own volition.

The description of Rage Prayers did not prepare me for the reality of Rage Prayers. As a reader, I was initially excited about this book. The title is eye-catching, and the range of topics the author strives to address is vast. Upon reading the text further, I noticed that the tone of some of the prayers felt odd and did not sit right with me. In addition to the tone, the author's theology felt very unclear. I encourage Christians to use discernment when reading any book, but especially a book of this magnitude dealing with your spiritual practice of prayer. I encourage you to truly utilize discernment when praying or even coming into agreement with the prayers in this book.
God is so good, sovereign, omnipotent, kind, and loving that he can take all our anger, confusion, questions, sadness, etc. It is essential to pray and to pray all the range of prayers that, being human, call for anger, sadness, confusion, long, short, etc.
God hears every prayer you pray. You can talk to him without putting on airs. I believe that this is the message Rage Prayers strived to convey, but it missed the mark for me.
Thank you, NetGalley and Morehouse Publishing, for the digital arc.
Final Rating 1/5.

WOW. Seriously, wow. I hadn’t previously heard of Rev Riley until Net Galley sent me this book and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to read it and also now follow her on socials. Some of these prayers spoke to me so personally… I felt seen in a way I really needed. All of them are so beautifully and uniquely written. What a gift this author has to share with the world! I’ll be recommending this book to anyone who will listen.

I fundamentally disagree with some of the prayers in here. I do not recommend this as a resource for Christians. While some prayers are moving (and some funny,) I don't know what theology she operates from but her rejection of 'anything that constrains spiritual experience' is ill-advised. Jesus gave us boundaries to operate within so we could be free. I'd rather listen to Him

Thank you so very much to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an early copy in exchange for my honest review.

Utterly powerful, poignant, needed, the thing my soul was craving for; this book moved me to tears from the very first page to the very last. The raw humanity in each prayer feels so personal and honest. I read each and every one of the prayers aloud, even ones not relevant to my needs, and looked at the idols of my God on my writing desk, thanking Him between each one. It's lovely, and raw, and let me talk to my God about the things sometimes I don't let out. The author is a Christian, but the prayers are structured in a way that any faith could use them. I'm planning on gifting or recommending this book to every single one of my religious friends; Hindus, Muslims, Jewish, Pagans, Christians, and spiritual folks of nearly any walk could find at least one prayer in here that will strike home for you. Literally the minute it's available to buy, I'm getting myself a copy to keep on my desk for my hard days.

Have you ever sat in church and thought to yourself "I really wish someone would just get a little pi**ed off?"

Have you ever gotten tired of the same old prayers? The ritualized prayers? The eloquent prayers? The prayers that say all the right words but have all the emotions of a Steven Wright comedy routine?

Have you ever just longed for your pastor, or any pastor, to announce someone's passing and actually say "This really fu**ing sucks?"

Yeah, me too. As a bit of a rebellious minister, I've been known to drop a few F-bombs here or there along my pastoral journey.

Here's the thing. I think it's okay. I think, in fact, it's amazing to stop holding back our true emotions. This is the world of Rev. Elizabeth Ashman Riley, an Episcopal priest known on TikTok for her "rage prayers" and currently serving the Diocese of Olympia.

While the social justice side of "Rage Prayers" is to be expected, Rev. Riley honors the full spectrum of the life experience from everyday pet peeves to that jerk who snagged your parking spot. There's no whispered "sweet nothings" to be found here - simply raw, transformative dialogue with a higher power ready to listen.

"Rage Prayers" is a surprisingly quick read, occasional narrative essays surrounded by prayers about injustice, environmental neglect, racism, ableism, and so much more. "Rage Prayers" is a place for rage, authenticity, vulnerability, and radical honesty. It's a place for unapologetic honest communion with the divine is empowered.

If you're familiar with Rev. Riley's TikTok, you'll embrace "Rage Prayers." If you're discovering her for the first time, you'll likely find yourself racing over to TikTok to check out her rage prayers in full-on, in-person action.

Regardless, the world needs more rage prayers and Rev. Riley delivers.