Moving Mountains

Many people pray—but few experience the kind of prayer that changes things. You might pray for healing, guidance, or breakthrough and feel like heaven is silent. In Moving Mountains, John Eldredge addresses the questions we all ask: Why do some prayers seem to work while others don’t? How does prayer actually function in God’s Kingdom?

This book offers a practical, biblical framework for learning to pray with real impact. Prayer isn’t meant to be wishful thinking or ritual. It’s meant to be a partnership with God that brings about change. Moving Mountains will help you learn how to pray in alignment with God’s heart—and how to step into the authority Jesus has given you.

For a deeper look at daily conversational intimacy with God, explore Walking With God.

Why this book matters

Many Christians feel discouraged or confused when their prayers go unanswered. Moving Mountains offers a fresh, accessible way to understand why some prayers are effective and others seem to fall flat.

This book will help you:

• Step into your identity as a son or daughter with spiritual authority

• Learn how God invites you into partnership through prayer

• Understand the unseen dynamics of spiritual warfare and agreement

• Pray more clearly, more boldly, and more in tune with the Kingdom of God

If you're longing to grow in confidence and connection in your spiritual life, this book offers a powerful place to begin.

To accompany your journey, the One Minute Pause App offers a simple, daily way to reconnect with God.

What you’ll discover in Moving Mountains

• How prayer functions in God’s Kingdom – Learn the principles that govern effective prayer.

• Praying with authority – Understand your spiritual position in Christ and how it shapes the way you pray.

• Types of prayer – Explore practical categories like prayers of consecration, warfare, breakthrough, and agreement.

Why persistence matters – Discover how to persevere in prayer when answers are delayed.

These themes also echo throughout Resilient, which explores spiritual strength in uncertain times.

Who should read this book?

This book is for:

• People who feel frustrated or confused about how prayer works

• Christians longing for breakthrough in relationships, health, or faith

• Leaders of prayer teams or small groups seeking clarity and purpose

• Anyone who wants to deepen their intimacy with God through meaningful prayer

For men interested in integrating spiritual authority into everyday life, consider the Wild at Heart Experience.

Moving Mountains for groups & spiritual formation

Moving Mountains is a powerful tool for:

• Prayer groups and intercession teams

• Church leaders seeking to equip their people to pray more effectively

• Small groups wanting to explore the real purpose and power of prayer

• Individuals on a personal journey to deepen their spiritual impact

This book pairs well with themes of restoration and wholeness found in Waking the Dead, which helps believers live from a whole heart.

The origin of _Moving Mountains_

After years of pastoral ministry, personal struggle, and spiritual warfare, John Eldredge wrote Moving Mountains as a response to one of the most common frustrations he encountered: ineffective prayer. Drawing from Scripture and decades of experience in inner healing and Kingdom work, John offers a refreshing reframe on prayer—not as a religious duty, but as an invitation to co-labor with God.

The book brings together spiritual insight, real-life examples, and practical teaching to help readers learn how to pray prayers that make a difference.

A foundation of the Wild at Heart message

At the heart of the Wild at Heart message is the belief that God is deeply relational—and that prayer is a vital expression of that relationship. Moving Mountains teaches readers how to pray from a place of intimacy, clarity, and confidence, rooted in the truth of who they are and who God is.

To explore the story of how God invites us into His larger narrative, read Epic.

Additional Resources

• Walking With God
  Learn to hear God’s voice and stay in daily connection with Him—essential for growing in effective prayer.

• Resilient
  Build the inner strength to persevere in prayer and faith, especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.

• Waking the Dead
  Explore how living from a restored heart strengthens your authority and effectiveness in prayer.

• Epic
  Understand the larger story God is telling—and how your prayers become part of His redemptive work.

• One Minute Pause App
  A daily practice to reset your soul and center your heart for prayer.