When Women Pray: 10 Women of the Bible Who Changed the World Through Prayer, (Hardcover)

Because when women pray, God brings reconciliation and redemption into the darkness of this world, T.D. Jakes writes in his book, When Women Pray: 10 Women of the Bible Who Changed the World Through Prayer. ~ What ~ This two-hundred-and-twenty-four-page hardbound focuses on women in the Bible who prayed and trusted God to change their circumstances. After an introduction, there are ten chapters, followed by a conclusion and notes. Using mainly the New International Version of the Bible, verses are sometimes written out and referenced throughout the chapters. In this study book, the author promotes the power of prayer and how it can change lives, especially for females. Focusing on iconic Biblical women, the chapters range from sixteen to twenty-four pages each. Covering Hannah, Mary, Sarah, the woman with the issue of blood, Naomi, the Samaritan and Shunammite women, Esther, Rhoda, and Anna, it rewrites the characters stories and explains how their actions can be applied to current day in regard to praying. ~ Why ~ Reading about the many women of the Word who relied on the Lord is refreshing and needed these days, especially for ladies who want to get closer to Him. I enjoyed the way the bishop correlated the past women to how we women can find hope, redemption, victories, and freedom in our lives. ~ Why Not ~ Those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ may not see the value of a book on prayer. Others may not like that the book is written by a male and sometimes incorporates men in the Bible too when it is touted about women. ~ Wish ~ This book may not be in-depth for those who are committed to their prayer life praying for others and not only themselves. I wish it did not include the often personal input by the writer. ~ Want ~ If you are looking for a book on Biblical women who prayed and got results, this may be helpful, but note it was written by a man. Thanks to Hatchett Books for this complimentary book that I am under no obligation to review.