Greetings Friends,
Today I wanted to share a read with you, the book Fervent by Priscilla Shirer. Periodically, I will review a book and give my honest opinion on it, so here it goes.
Fervent was released alongside of the motion picture, War Room in 2015. In today's climate of uncertainty, this the perfect time to reacquaint ourselves with the power of prayer.This book gives the feel of an intimate meet up with your older sister. Priscilla draws the audience in by her warm conversational style. A very easy read, the text implores you with passion to return to the Lord and fight!
From the first chapter you are whisked away in conversation to the battlefield. Priscilla's words act as a firm push in the right direction without condemning or guilting you into action but more of a voice of reason that provides clarity and reminds us of the importance of prayer and God's true role in all of this.
"We have an enemy", it is one thing to say that but another thing to truly know and live like it. No matter if we fight or not, the enemy is trying to destroy us. Priscilla uses scripture throughout the read to bring truth and illuminate the pathway back to fervent, intentional prayer in the midst of war!
Pick up your weaponry ladies, this read it worth it. The book is broken up into 10 strategies that address major areas that paralyze us.
Strategy #1: Your Passion
Strategy #2: Your Focus
Strategy #3: Your Identity
Strategy #4: Your Family
Strategy #5: Your Past
Strategy #6: Your Fears
Strategy #7: Your Purity
Strategy #8: Your Pressures
Strategy #9: Your Hurts
Strategy #10: Your Relationships
This book is rich enough for the seasoned Christian to be reignited in prayer and simplistic enough to draw in someone curious about the faith.
Personally,
This book was a sweet reminder and confirmation. Recently, the Lord reminded me that I am not fighting like I used to and how desperately I need to get in position to succeed spiritually. The first time I read the book, I read the hardcopy but this time I listened to the book on Audible so I could hear the words and let them soak into my core. It was a great refresher.
At the end of each chapter you were challenged to apply what you learned and immediately pray- I loved it. The instant call to action, eliminated the excuses if you truly received the information in your heart.
Thanks Priscilla, for being candid and transparent. You spoke to my heart and revived my love for battle.
Now excuse me, I'm going to war.
Libby
