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The Prayer of Jabez for Women

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I found this book to be insightful, though not quite as good as Secrets of the Vine (written by her husband, Bruce). Darlene Wilkinson gives the Prayer of Jabez a slightly different spin, putting her perspective on it. But beware of several items: 1) this is written from her perspective, so don't presume that all she says will apply or even make sense from yours; and 2) asking for God to enlarge your territory doesn't necessarily mean make you rich. I noticed a few other reviewers of Bruce Wilkinson's book thought that it meant make me rich. I took it to mean, make me more effective for Your kingdom, Lord, by taking me out of my comfort zone (my territory). Just as King Solomon prayed for wisdom and God, because He was pleased with his request, made him the richest king of all time, so with Jabez. The very same day I began my 30 day trial (I am still in it, by the way), God granted my wish by opening a position at my church for me to minister through serving. The Lord has truly blessed me through this prayer. It is 100% effective if you keep your eyes open and don't expect physical riches. For me, the riches I am seeking are those to be found in my eternal home. Though I'm not going to turn down any earthly riches if that is God's plan!

I would have enjoyed this book more if I had not already read The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson. This version lays out much of the same information, with a few insights for women tucked in. The overall message of both books (which is valuable) is the same. I felt I was reading something that I had already read before. However, the prayer works, as many people have discovered. If you have not read one of the books from this series and you are looking to have a closer walk with God, you will find inspiring information.

This is a great book to read to understand the prayer of Jabez. It not only goes into great detail about each line of the prayer but the author also gives personal accounts on how God has expanded her and her friends territories. A must read. Short and sweet.
God Bless

This is a great book, wonderful insights, I read it New Years Eve, great way to start my new journey.

This book was so thought pravoking and such a blessing. I recommend this for anyone that feels that their life is not where they want it to be.

The Prayer of Jabez is a moving and awakening book. Such a simple prayer can have such wonderful effects on a life. I look forward to saying this prayer every day.

Sincere prayer for God to expand our territory is expounded on in a marvelous way by the author. Truly life changing!

I have read and re-read the Prayer of Jabez Book by Bruce Wilkinson and came across the Prayer of Jabez for Women in the Library. I read it in one day. It is an easy read and a reinforcment of the Prayer of Jabez; however, it is from a woman's view. I enjoyed the book as well as the stories told relative to women. I recommend this book to other women.

Title of Book: The Prayer of Jabez for Women

Author: Darlene Wilkinson is the Prayer Coordinator of Walk Thru the Bible Ministries.
She is married to Bruce Wilkerson and lives in Atlanta, Georgia and they have three adult children.

ISBN Number: 1-57673-962-7
Publisher: Multnomah Publishers, Inc
Genre/Market: Christian, Inspirational, Motivational
Publication Date: 02/08/2002
Book Length: 91 Pages
Price: $8.99
Hardcopy
*5 Out of 5 points

Subtitle: Be Blessed by God

This book is based on the Jabez prayer in the Bible (1 Chronicles 4:10):
"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."

I decided to read this book because I wanted to learn more about the Prayer of Jabez that the Bible talks about. What I found out is that God wants to bless us, not according to our worthiness but because we know He will answer our prayers.

Wherever you are is your territory to bless others and glorify God. God will use you to benefit others, bless others, according to His perfect plan. We need to remove our limits on what we can do and who we can become to glorify God. God wants us to have a bigger impact on the lives of others by expanding our network of influence to reach others for Christ.

On page 42, Darlene states a process to help us along in our Jabez Prayer:

*Ask God to let me do more for him.
*Aim to be available to those around me.
*Approach surprise encounters as potential Jabez Appointment.
*Acknowledge it's about God's agenda, not mine.

I believe that if we are tired, overwork and stressed we are not living the prayer of Jabez because God always leaves us exhilarated, not exhausted.

I would recommend this easy to read book to anyone who wants to feel like they are doing more for Christ as we are His Servants on earth. Darlene touches our hearts with personal stories that help understand why the Prayer of Jabez should be the first thing we say when we get out of bed each morning.

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Prayer of Jabez for Women is a good reading. I wish I had read it sooner.
It made things clearer to me then the Prayer of Jabaz.