Dr. Bruce Wilkinson, president of Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, takes readers to 1 Chronicles 4:10 to discover how they can release God's mira... read full description
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Sep 12, 2007
Jason
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This is pretty much the worst book I've ever read. I would've give it zero stars but then it would look like I didn't rate it. This book highlights what is wrong with modern American Christianity. "Dear God, please make me rich..." What a bunch of crap, and yes I read the entire thing. Prayer of Jabez serves a very big purpose in my life: I shoved it under the front of an old bookshelf so that it won't tip over forward, dumping out all of my good books.
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Oct 12, 2008
It didn't take much time to send this book to its doomed destiny where it really belongs: the garbage can. I found it in a used bookstore where they give away free books which they get inundated with. I was so thrilled to get my own copy for free. I love always to read books on prayer. The book is very "American" and I mean here"American Christianity", Evangelical style where it is mere business, selling and marketing. Indeed, one doesn't swerve too much from the truth when
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Jul 31, 2008
Laura
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It bothers me a lot when people try to predict God's behavior based on just one verse or passage. I felt like this book was promoting a mantra-style repetition of this prayer and telling people that God will act as a result. I felt like it was misleading, and I didn't enjoy the book at all.
Dec 16, 2009
Leann
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For years I've put off reading this book because I thought it was just a prosperity message: "Pray this prayer, and you'll get everything you want!" But I was wrong.
Instead I found a book written by someone who has a deep walk with God and who is committed to helping others develop a relationship with Him.
When discussing the part of the prayer of Jabez that asks God to expand his territory, the emphasis was on asking God to expand your ministry, not on expand More...
Instead I found a book written by someone who has a deep walk with God and who is committed to helping others develop a relationship with Him.
When discussing the part of the prayer of Jabez that asks God to expand his territory, the emphasis was on asking God to expand your ministry, not on expand More...
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Dec 03, 2011
David
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Okay, this is a very short book, but I tell you what, you can get more out of watching paint dry than actually reading this book. Somehow I get the impression that Wilkinson prayed the prayer in this book, decided to then write a book about how it work, and made a mint doing so. In these days of instant gratification, a small book that takes five minutes to read is going to be much more popular than a book that actually addresses issues but takes a week.
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Sep 26, 2009
I began reading this tonight, the prayer of Jabez which is 1 Chronicles 4 verse 9-10, what I learned through that prayer and only beginning this book was not to cause further pain for one. I am enduring something online, and even though what I have said to them has been truth, I will no longer inflict the truth of pain on them any longer. The second thing I have learned was to ask for God to enhance your territory, which actually means your borders. I love the way this author looks at these ve
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Dec 30, 2010
Kathy
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I received this little book for Christmas from a friend. It's a quick and easy read. It's based on a couple verses in the Bible (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) about a man named Jabez and a prayer he gave. He uses the New King James Version and the verses go like this: 9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez,saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, tha
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Oct 02, 2011
Apryl
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This made my skin crawl. It's soooo close to being the truth, but it's so evident, that for the sake of marketing, Wilkinson fluffed out the Word of God to entice an American market. (I wonder if he made as much filthy lucre as the author of 'the Secret?')
The truth of 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 is that God wants an honest relationship with His creation, and Jabez willingly connected. It's also true that Father gave us this earth to rule and govern (Gen 1:26-28)--so many of Jesus' stories More...
The truth of 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 is that God wants an honest relationship with His creation, and Jabez willingly connected. It's also true that Father gave us this earth to rule and govern (Gen 1:26-28)--so many of Jesus' stories More...
Aug 16, 2010
Wade
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I really cannot recommend this book. I feel that it tries to put forth a formula that you can exercise and force God to give you all the things you want in life. It also promotes a two-tier Christian life: where some Christian's have broken through to the better life and other sub-Christians have not attained this. It's easy to jump on a best seller and say it's not good, but none-the-less I don't think this is a very good book.
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Mar 22, 2010
Matthias
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wilkinson brought out some interesting points but nothing i'll put into practice. i take it back; i may try a little of it. just a wee little bit.
i know i'm huge-mundo late reading this, as it was years ago it was popular. i just got my hands on it at a yard sale and so i have only now read it.
the book is about expanding your ministry until you can no longer handle the responsibilities it entails. then you're supposed to flop on God for help as though it's his problem More...
i know i'm huge-mundo late reading this, as it was years ago it was popular. i just got my hands on it at a yard sale and so i have only now read it.
the book is about expanding your ministry until you can no longer handle the responsibilities it entails. then you're supposed to flop on God for help as though it's his problem More...
Jul 17, 2010
Niecy
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I read this book in a couple of hours which is doable because its so short. Its small but mighty. After reading reviews on Goodreads, I can draw one conclusion. This book is for those who have reached some level of maturity on this walk. The idea that the message he is spreading is one of new day American Christianity is upsurd. The message he is spreading here is one I can totally identify with. There comes a distinct point in your walk where you desire more. Not more money, monetary gain could
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Sep 28, 2008
I don't remember anything beneficial from this book. This reminds me of traveling in third world countries. Sometimes, I would forget my roll of TP; however, I would usually have a book with me. Well you guessed it I would rip out a few pages in the back to use as TP.
This book would be good for that if you needed it in a bind.
Hooper
This book would be good for that if you needed it in a bind.
Hooper
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Sep 02, 2008
Gilbert
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This book is an example of everything that is wrong with modern American Chri$tianity. The focus on self and the corruption of the purpose of prayer mixed with the occultic affirmations (repeating something over and over makes it happen) makes this one your basic heresy. Can we get negative ratings, I would give this one 5 black holes.
Nov 24, 2011
Albert
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A good little book, but one that should be read by mature Christians. I think it would be easy to misinterpret Bruce's message. It can very easily be twisted into material gain and possession. But if approached with the right mindset, it is a very powerful little read, and it offers a fresh perspective to an individuals prayer life
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Aug 19, 2007
Darnel
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I personally thought this was an amazing book because of the new way it taught me to think about our purpose as Christians. I didn't feel like he was telling me what I had to do, I felt like it was more of a suggestion on another way to interpret that passage of the bible.
Aug 06, 2011
Christopher
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This book makes the classic mistake of assuming that God's favor for someone can be increased by that person's deeds. All that the Christian has is by none of their own doing, and God has promised that with his greatest blessing (Christ himself) everything will be added to the believer along with him, as a gracious act of a loving Father.
While it is true that we often have not because we ask not, that does not mean that 1) God's blessings imply greater favor with God or that 2) those blessings More...
While it is true that we often have not because we ask not, that does not mean that 1) God's blessings imply greater favor with God or that 2) those blessings More...
Aug 09, 2008
Catherine
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i received this as a gift, what a nice thing. While it focuses on a prayer as the key to blessings, I find it's message atune to The Secret and other books regarding establishing your intentions.
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Aug 07, 2008
Amy
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Given to me by a shuttle bus driver in Atlanta. Whether you're Christian or not, interesting concepts about doing good works, inspiring others in the process, and succeeding in your own life.
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Aug 08, 2007
Denise
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One of the best gifts I have received. A soul lifter when life presents itself hopeless. A word of caution...make sure you are ready when the abundant blessings pour and as prayers get answered....
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Feb 18, 2010
Melissa
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I don't think I read this entire book, so I know a review is somewhat unfair. However, I wanted to review it to say that I strongly dislike, perhaps even loath, books like these. By that I mean people that preach that the Christian faith is just a matter of praying right and bam!--you get all the blessings you could ever hope for. That is NOT the truth and leads many to a shallow faith that is quickly abandoned when reality hits. Yes, the prayer of Jabez is in the Bible, but so are many, many ot
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Jul 05, 2010
Ashlee
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The Prayer of Jabez - Breaking Through to the Blessed Life by Bruce Wilkinson makes some useful points and motivates the reader to have more faith.
The book is based on two small scriptures found in 1st Chronicles 4: 9 - 10, which reads:
9 ¶ And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.
10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge More...
The book is based on two small scriptures found in 1st Chronicles 4: 9 - 10, which reads:
9 ¶ And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.
10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge More...
Mar 22, 2010
Rena
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I have read this book several times and each time I get something different from it. What I like the most is not the book itself but that my mother's name is listed in the inside cover and my name is underneath hers. You see,my mom is the person who gave me this book years ago.
I hope one day to pass along the book to one of my 3 daughters and see their name(s) listed under ours. That said ,I like the encouragement Wilkinson gives as he makes you realize if you say your God's child and rea More...
I hope one day to pass along the book to one of my 3 daughters and see their name(s) listed under ours. That said ,I like the encouragement Wilkinson gives as he makes you realize if you say your God's child and rea More...
Apr 19, 2009
James
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God-awful, and I choose that phrase very deliberately. This is a ready-made, pre-packaged rationalization for the narcissism and selfishness that blighted so much of the 1980s and made a comeback during the Dubya years - it amounts to trying to treat God as some kind of combination of Santa Claus and an ATM, with the excuse that if you're rich, you're better equipped to do good things, or to be a walking advertisement for the power of prayer, or some such shallow and immature idea. Incompatible
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Sep 18, 2008
Ron
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Good inspirational material, aside from being based on a doubtful translation of the key Bible verses.
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Jun 10, 2008
Miranda
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Not worth all the hype. I have read much deeper Christian devotionals.
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Dec 03, 2007
John
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this is a great way to introduce daily prayer into kids lives.
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Aug 24, 2009
Ryan
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This may be the worst book I've ever read, and it verily cements my conviction in being spiritually ambivalent. It highlights everything wrong with modern christian thought. I've given it one star because I want the world to know I thought poorly of this book. I give it one because I'm afraid giving it nothing will reflect a lack of effort on my part. What I find even more horrible than the content of this book is that it was a Christmas present. Anyone who has the slightest idea what I am about
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Jul 27, 2011
Curtis
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This is a good introduction to one of the most powerful prayers in the bible. My warning to you is, be careful what you pray for! God may just give it to you. This prayer works, all the time, according to your faith that He will work in your life. The prayer of Jabez will stretch you and draw you out of your comfort zone, into the God zone. If you want the living God to touch your life, I challenge you to pray this prayer every day for three weeks, a month or forty days.
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Oct 03, 2010
Laura
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The book is based on a little known prayer found in the Old Testament. Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother named him Jabez because she bore him in pain. And Jabez called out to God 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 Chronicles 4:10). Basically the book breaks the verse down and explains what can happen i
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Jun 08, 2010
Welson
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The Jabez Prayer (1 Chronicles 4:10)
And Jabez called on 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.
The book is a short and quick read. Takes about 1-2 hours tops to read through. But to really get the most out of the book, you have to read it through a More...
And Jabez called on 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.
The book is a short and quick read. Takes about 1-2 hours tops to read through. But to really get the most out of the book, you have to read it through a More...
