Product Description The Breakthrough Series , Little Books Big Changes
Amazon.com Review Even well-versed Biblical scholars might be perplexed if asked about Jabez, a little-known man listed in 1 Chronicles, chapter 4. Yet his simple petition is the cornerstone of The Prayer of Jabez and has become a call to live a more "blessed life" for countless readers.
The prayer is a simple one: "And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, 'Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.' So God granted him what he requested."
In an era where many Christians shy away from anything that smacks of "name it and claim it," author Bruce Wilkinson alleviates misgivings by putting the prayer into perspective. Wilkinson, founder and president of Walk thru the Bible Ministries and a popular speaker for Promise Keepers, writes in a persuasive, conversational style that will woo even the most cynical reader. He has used the Jabez prayer for more than 30 years, and testifies enthusiastically to the changes it has wrought in his own life. Wilkinson challenges readers to recite the Jabez prayer every morning and keep a record of the changes that occur. The power, he emphasizes, is not in the prayer itself, but "rather, the power is in what you believe will happen as a result of the prayer, and the action you take." Wilkinson makes a convincing case. --Cindy Crosby
The Prayer of JabezJuly 5, 2010 M-T Acres Great Book!! I read this book at least once a week, sometimes more, and learn something new each time. As a Christian, this book has helped to deepen my prayer life and allow me to feel closer to God.
wish I could give it no starsMarch 17, 2010 jaigner(Texas) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the worst kind of evangelical book. It reduces Christianity to formula. It features stunningly bad exegesis. It suggests a lifestyle that is "rich in things and poor in soul."
I have a shelf in my library for these books. I call it my "heretics shelf." It's between Joel Osteen and John Eldridge.
God forgive us for making a mockery of your Kingdom.
Inspirational Christian bookFebruary 14, 2010 Giggicat(Bossier City, LA United States) We are using this at church for a ladies bible study. It's an easy and short book to read even if you are not doing a bible study.
A must readJanuary 30, 2010 Posh(Wyo) The Prayer of Jabez book is a basic read for every Christian. Makes a great gift.
The Prayer of Jabez is an answer to prayerJanuary 9, 2010 Author Lori A. Moore(Louisville, KY) Who would have thought that someone could write an entire book out of such a small little overlooked passage in the bible? Bruce Wilkinson did a fine job painting a picture of what it means to break through to the blessed life. There's nothing lofty here; just good teaching about this particular bible passage and its meaning and application for us today.
