Why do some prayers seem to move mountains while others seem to hit a wall? 
The secret isn't in how loudly you pray or how long you fast, it's in understanding the pattern Jesus Himself demonstrated.
 
In Prayer: The Secret Act, Bola Olu-Jordan, widely known as Pastor Bo, unveils the hidden framework behind effective prayer that Jesus taught His disciples, a pattern the early Church used to turn the world upside down but that modern believers have largely forgotten.
 
Through rich, Scripture-saturated teaching, careful examination of Jesus' prayer life in Matthew 14:23, and His final hours in Gethsemane, you'll discover:
The four key principles that made Jesus' prayers so powerful, and how to apply them today
Why prayer partners sometimes fail you, and how to set sacred boundaries that protect your spiritual life
The difference between being "led" and "driven" in your spiritual journey, and why this determines whether your prayers are answered
What to do when heaven is silent, the pattern of "praying thrice" that brings breakthrough
How to watch and pray to avoid temptation before it arrives, not during the crisis
 
This isn't theory, it's a practical, biblical blueprint for prayer that works. Whether you're a new believer struggling to connect with God or a seasoned intercessor seeking deeper intimacy, this book will revolutionize your prayer life.
 
Drawing from nearly three decades of pastoral ministry and teaching, Pastor Bo combines biblical scholarship with raw honesty about the struggles every believer faces. Each chapter includes discussion questions, personal reflection exercises, and a seven-day devotional journey to help you immediately practice what you learn.
 
Prayer was never meant to be boring, exhausting, or fruitless. It's time to rediscover the secret act of prayer, the private communion with God that releases His power in your public life.