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Summary: a solid read
Review: Covering a topic that is often avoided or thought of as selfish, this book wonderfully teaches on asking for God's blessings in your life. More importantly, it calls for a new mindset in asking for God's help to advance His kingdom by witnessing to others (a crucial point that many negative criticisms fail to recognize/note). There are testimonies upon testimonies of how people's lives have changed after encountering Bruce Wilkinson and his teaching.It is a quick read; worthy of your time and consideration. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because it is perhaps too brief... of course it is always impossible to be completely comprehensive, especially without being overly academic.
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Summary: Reminds me of Twain
Review: Remember Huck's ruminations about prayer? Miss Watson said "pray all the time, get this that & the other thing". Huck wondered why nobody ever got anything they could sell at the market. The Widow Douglas said "Pray for spiritual gifts." Huck decided to let it go.
Read Huckleberry Finn. Don't waste your money or time on this hick religiosity.
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Summary: Wish I could put -5 Stars..........................
Review: Uh, Bruce..............
Remember Jesus? I don't think praying for personal success was anywhere at the top of His list. You are one scarey Christian.
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I bought this book, thinking that it is a bestseller worth reading, but I was greatly disappointed. Not that I don't agree with Bruce's message - I don't like its presentation. The book proposes a question, "Is it godly and right to be successful, and to pray for personal success?" Its answer is "yes". It fails to notice, however, that for many people this is self-evident. If you're among them, don't buy this book. The book is addressed to a particular category of readers: Evangelic or Fundamentalist, "Bible-believing" "born-again" Christians. If your views are different from the ones of those religious groups, don't buy this book. It is heavily overloaded with references to "sin", "salvation", "witnessing", "ministry", "evangelism", "Satan", and so on. Which makes it almost useless for non-Christians or more liberal believers. With plenty of good self-help literature at the market, I wonder why this particular book, containing so little food for thought, draw such an attention. I do think, though, that Bruce Wilkinson is a nice guy. He tried to do his best, and he did it. I don't blame him, I just want to warn those who may not like his religion.
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Summary: A good apetitizer, but not to be taken as a main course
Review: For Christians or Catholics who dont appreciate the power of prayers and seldom pray at all, this can be a good book to start with. It's well written and is an easy read. Meanwhile, many reviewers complain against it as too positive thinking, pagan/materialistic. out of context....In fact, the author did stress on the importance of praying, with relatively extensive coverage in this tiny book, for letting God do great, ministerial and god glorifying things through, and not by, us, (Hope you understand the difference), and that we should have high senstivity to know, and to act on what God wants us to do in so given divine opportunities. However, I cant fully agree to the author's perspective because there seems to be some fundamental disagreement between his interpretation of Jabez's prayer and that of the Lord's prayer. For interested parties, please read "Lord, Teach Us to Pray: A New Look at the Lord's Prayer" by Arthur Paul Boers.
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Summary: the beginning of a great adventure
Review: Are you ready for a great adventure? Are you tired of spinning your spiritual wheels? Are you ready to submit to God's will for your life? Then here is the place to start. The Prayer of Jabez is not about asking God for more material wealth. It is not about placing specific personal demands. It is about asking for God's maximum blessing in your life--whatever, wherever, whenever, and however He wants it to be. It is about using those blessings to become a person of influence for His glory. In a compact, friendly package, Bruce Wilkinson shows us how a simple prayer can - and will - help us become the person God wanted us to become. Here's the catch -- what God wants for our life and what we expect don't always match. Approach this book with a willing, submissive heart and you will experience miracles. This little prayer has transformed my life. In three years God took me from a no-name manufacturing manager to an internationally acclaimed author and speaker. Has it been uncomfortable? Yep. Has it been a roller coaster ride? You bet. Has it been worth it? Definitely! God didn't put you here to be ordinary. Isn't it time you took advantage of the blessings He has in store for you? It all starts with one little prayer... Larry Hehn, Author of Get the Prize: Nine Keys for a Life of Victory
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Summary: Yes, it can work!
Review: Dear Father in Heaven, I'm not a praying man, but if you're up there and you can hear please expand My property and make sure nothing bad ever happens to Me - because I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and doggone it people like Me...
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Summary: The objection that others may have.
Review: Review on "The Prayer of Jabez" and "A Life God Rewards". The intent to convey the beauty of a prayer or a righteous life that God honored (or is honoring) is wonderful! But the objection that a few others have that Wilkinson should address in future editions VIGOROUSLY is what happens when a Christian doesn't experience the blessings that they so desire, whether it be for healing or financial blessing. As we are all aware in life, we see an abundant amount of people become blessed who may not be Christians and yet, at the same time, see our own Christian brethren lose his/her job, even a home, family and/or marital support. If you deny this, turn back to the Bible and look at the trials that many of God's people went through. Bottom line is this: (Some would argue) Since God poured His blessings upon King David (even after all the brutal sins that were committed), why wouldn't they receive blessings "above and beyond" what King David was anointed? Because it is additionally based on God's will, along with our prayer requests. So, it isn't just based on our prayers or the way we live life, but how God chooses--by His own will--to bless His children.
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Summary: Wake up the lazy, the blind and the nay-sayers
Review: After reading the book, and reading many of the reviews, I must say I am stunned by the amount of people who would call this book a request for greed, materialistic wealth, and egoistic prayer. Do these people really think that if you request God to "bless you indeed, expand your territory, hold your hand, and shield you from evil" that he will grant you that if you would use it in a selfish way??? God doesn't mind you to be bold in what you ask, as long as you are willing to step out of your comfortzone, and use that what is given to you to better the world.
How many people I know that say to be religious, but who are blind, negative and lazy towards the blessings that come their way, just because it is "Too much work, I would be scared to do that, What would my friends think??, I would have to actually do some work for it??" Wilkinson is finally someone who dares to write a book that gets under the skin of those who are in that group of people. For everyone else, this book just gives you more believe that we as an individual can change the world, and have a positive impact on many many people, if we are willing to set our mind to it, believe in God, and run with what is given to us.
So, have you overlooked any blessings in the last few years, because it would take you out of your comfortzone???? (shame on you if you did). Or are you willing to change the world, with God's help???? This little book will either hit you right on the head, or it will propel you forward. It just depends on how you are willing to look at the truth.
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Summary: Ask God for the World
Review: Exploring Jabez was a wonderful adventure. I am an infant in my walk, but I know when I have favor with God. This is one of the few non-relationship Christian books I have read. 96 pages filled with how you can inherit blessings from God and not feel guilty about asking for more. Jabez might be one of the shortest and overlooked books of the bible, but don't let another day go buy with you not reading it. Once you have completed the book in the bible; pick up The Prayer of Jabez you will not be disappointed. If you are looking to be blessed commit to the prayer on a daily/regular basis, and watch his power move into your life.
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