Beyond Jabez: Expanding Your Borders (Hardcover)

by Bruce Wilkinson (Author), Brian Smith (Contributor) "I need twenty-five volunteers, Pastor Denny Bellesi announced to his unsuspecting congregation..." (more)
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“Director’s Cut” of Jabez Follows Up on Spiritual Phenomenon Bruce Wilkinson’s breakthrough teaching in The Prayer of Jabez captivated millions and continues to lead to changed lives around the world. This follow-up message discusses in greater detail the specific steps to take in making this scriptural passage part of your prayer life. For each of the prayer’s four sections, Wilkinson explains important biblical distinctions, answers misconceptions about the prayer, offers practical steps to praying the prayer, and shows potential results in readers’ lives. New content, exciting Jabez-inspired stories, and enriched commentary from Dr. Wilkinson make this a must-have for anyone who wants to live a world-changing life for God.

Go Deeper.

Farther.

BEYOND.

When people passionately pray, God doesn’t just listen. He responds!

Where the #1 New York Times bestseller The Prayer of Jabez left off, Beyond Jabez picks up and goes even deeper. Priceless testimonies of answered prayer and bold, biblical teaching clear up the misconceptions surrounding this once little-known prayer. Is it really right to ask God to bless me? How can I experience the miracles accompanying a Jabez lifestyle? The answers inside will destroy doubt and sound the trumpet blast announcing a glorious new chapter in your walk with the Lord!

Are you ready? Because God is still moving—and asking you to do the same!


Inside Left Flap

Dare to Go There.

True Stories

When The Prayer of Jabez sold nine million copies in two years, Bruce Wilkinson’s mailbox was flooded with countless personal stories of answered prayer. God’s mighty hand was using the prayer to change lives in both small and dramatic ways. Such undeniable testimonies make it impossible to ignore God’s presence, active and alive today!

Refreshing Clarity

Beyond Jabez examines the larger biblical context of the once little-known prayer found in 1 Chronicles 4:9–10. Wilkinson’s sound instruction answers the skepticism surrounding the Jabez phenomenon and returns an awesome sense of wonder to the miracle of prayer.

Deeper Application

Packed with practical guidance from a man who daily prays Jabez’s prayer—and has for more than thirty years!— Beyond Jabez reveals how, with a sincere heart and a devoted prayer life, God can use you mightily for His purposes!

Story Behind the Book

Bruce Wilkinson spent thirty years studying and praying the prayer of Jabez. The original manuscript was over three hundred pages long. When The Prayer of Jabez was released in the spring of 2000, it had been culled down to 96 pages. It was originally intended as a gift from Bruce to the attendees of the 2000 National Day of Prayer. Now in 2005, the fifth anniversary of the release of the original Prayer of Jabez, the release of Beyond Jabez will be more like the book Bruce Wilkinson originally intended to write—a book with more teaching, stories of God’s blessings, and more application of what God intended of us in petitioning Him.

About the Author
Bruce Wilkinson is the chairman of Dream for Africa and Ovation Productions and is the author of the fastestselling nonfiction book of all time, The Prayer of Jabez, and two New York Times #1 bestsellers. He is the founder of Walk Thru the Bible and Global Vision Resources. He and his wife, bestselling author Darlene Marie, divide their time between Georgia and South Africa. They have \one son and two daughters and are the proud grandparents of six.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (January 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590523679
• ISBN-13: 978-1590523674
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #114,439 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Expansion, Explanation of "Prayer of Jabez", March 27, 2005

By	sherebiah (Santa Ana, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Bruce Wilkinson has blessed us once again with a well-written apologetic and follow-up of the best-selling "Prayer of Jabez". He easily dismisses the groundless complaints that "Jabez" promoted a prosperity gospel, and moves on with personal testimonies to God's faithfulness around the world (especially Wilkinson's ground-breaking work in Africa). I have personally experienced the effectiveness of this prayer in line with God's will (which the author repeatedly emphasizes). It is more encouragement for the weary Christian sojourner who only desires to do more for his or her Savior.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, March 17, 2005

By	Kathy Hughes (Oskaloosa, Iowa USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Thank you Bruce for this exciting followup to The Prayer Of Jabez! This book confirms what Blessings we can receive if we put God first and foremost in our lifes.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring sequel to THE PRAYER OF JABEZ, August 3, 2005

By	FaithfulReader.com (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

Dr. Bruce Wilkinson has written this follow-up to his phenomenal bestseller, THE PRAYER OF JABEZ, for several reasons. Primarily he hoped to delve more deeply into each section of the prayer and to explore its deeper practical applications. Also, he felt it necessary to clarify some of the misconceptions that led to controversy over the first book.

"And Jabez called upon 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." 1 Chron. 4:10

This is the prayer that inspired the books and generated strong debate among Christian factions, especially extremists at either end of the spectrum. There were those who decried it as another "name it and claim it" gimmick while others were bursting with positive testimonies of personal miracles when they "prayed Jabez." Dr. Wilkinson says that he never meant for it to be a mantra or a magic lamp but simply a model to help people enrich their prayer lives.

I remember buying the book as a Christmas present for my son. And I prayed the prayer just to see what would happen. Within two days my already bloated caseload increased 25%. The Lord increased my territory! Reinforcing a truth that we often forget, God's ways are not our ways. What we might have in mind and what He has in mind are often entirely different.

While it's true that God cares about our smallest needs and can provide a parking place right up front on a day that you're in a hurry, it's 110 degrees and your hip is killing you. On the other hand, when you get home you may receive that dreaded phone call telling you that the friend everyone at church has been praying for did not survive her latest stroke. So, what's the deal? The real deal is God's sovereignty. His ways are not our ways and we'll never understand everything. We just have to trust that He knows what He is doing. Whether you "pray Jabez", address Him in King James English, or talk to Him as you would to your loving Father, the key is the relationship.

BEYOND JABEZ is an inspiring sequel to THE PRAYER OF JABEZ and is sure to help those who read it expand their understanding of the importance of prayer and faith. Dr. Wilkinson challenges us to broaden our horizons.

--- Reviewed by Maggie Harding, a substance abuse counselor in Phoenix, AZ who wanted to be Brenda Starr before life intervened. (...)