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7 Secrets to Power Praying: How to Access God's Wisdom and Miracles Every Day
Does God care about the little decisions you have to make every day?
The Bible is full of spiritual wisdom. But does God provide specific direction for real-world questions? Questions like Is this the right job? and Which college should my child attend?
The answer is a resounding yes. And in this practical guide, you will discover how to access God's divine wisdom in any situation.
Join author Jane Glenchur as she shares the seven secrets to praying with power that God taught her, along with other gems of prayer wisdom, to help take the guesswork and stress out of decision-making. Her numerous personal stories, from praying for the best shoes for her daughter to astonishing healings overseas, will motivate you to set apart time with the Lord and tune your ear to His voice during your daily routine. But most importantly, she shows how ordinary believers like you can receive extraordinary answers to our prayers.
"Learning to partner with God is the heart of this book. In so doing, you, too, will develop an intimate relationship with the Lord and experience miraculous answers to prayer." --Dr. Jane Glenchur
Are you ready to see the impossible made possible?
The Bible is full of spiritual wisdom. But does God provide specific direction for real-world questions? Questions like Is this the right job? and Which college should my child attend?
The answer is a resounding yes. And in this practical guide, you will discover how to access God's divine wisdom in any situation.
Join author Jane Glenchur as she shares the seven secrets to praying with power that God taught her, along with other gems of prayer wisdom, to help take the guesswork and stress out of decision-making. Her numerous personal stories, from praying for the best shoes for her daughter to astonishing healings overseas, will motivate you to set apart time with the Lord and tune your ear to His voice during your daily routine. But most importantly, she shows how ordinary believers like you can receive extraordinary answers to our prayers.
"Learning to partner with God is the heart of this book. In so doing, you, too, will develop an intimate relationship with the Lord and experience miraculous answers to prayer." --Dr. Jane Glenchur
Are you ready to see the impossible made possible?
224 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2014
About the author
Jane Glenchur
2 books8 followersJane Glenchur is the author of Seven Secrets to Power Praying: How to Access God’s Wisdom and Miracles Every Day (Chosen Books), which was featured on Sid Roth’s It’s Supernatural! television program. Her newest book is Simple Prayers Powerful Results, a Six-Week Bible Study on Discovering God's Wisdom and Will (Warner Press). After eight years of practicing dermatology, the Lord called her to become a stay-at-home mom—her best job ever! One of the highlights was participating as a team leader on five Global Awakening mission trips to Brazil with her two children. She is on the board of trustees for GIFT Ministries and previously served as a professional associate for the Randy Clark Scholars doctorate of ministry program at United Theological Seminary. Her experience also includes teaching Bible studies, leading intercessory prayer groups and mentoring young adults. Jane invites you to check out her blog posts at www.janeglenchur.com.
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March 20, 2014
With all the dozens of books on prayer that I have read in my lifetime, I was a little skeptical as I began this book. I was pleasantly surprised.
This book is mainly about how to receive wisdom from God for the common everyday, even mundane things of life. I could really relate to Jane Glenchur’s stories as quite a few were revolving around her life as a stay-at-home-mom.
But her stories were not limited to the mundane things of housewives. No. There are stories from her college and working years, stories from other people and stories from “mission” trips (more like power evangelism and healing trips) to Brazil. Thus, there were plenty of true miracle stories, too.
About halfway through I flat out wept. I couldn’t relate my weeping to any story or piece of information in particular from the book, that is, from the natural. But there was something that I must have really needed! And everything felt so fresh, so real, so alive, as I read it. (By the way, I almost always consider crying to be a good indicator of a good book. That is, it affected me. It didn’t leave me neutral or dispassionate or empty of feeling. To me this is always a plus. Who wants neutral or empty? No thank you!)
As far as actual information on prayer there were a few suggestions that were mere reminders for me but quite a lot of it was new suggestions or new tweaks to try. I felt like I came away with a big list of “experiments” to try out with God, all in a reverent way of course. (As a matter of fact, she advises us to ask God for holy reverence for Him.)
I found all of the prayer information very practical, such as changing the questions you ask Him, asking Him about the timing of things, asking Him to help you find lost things etc. There is nothing too small to ask God for and neither is there anything too big to ask God for.
Also included was guidance on getting confirmation that you are really hearing from God and on avoiding deception. Much needed inclusion.
The entire book felt extremely uplifting and there is sure to be at least one little suggestion on prayer that you’ve never thought of before. If you love prayer or just want to learn how to get started in prayer you will love this book. This book is definitely a “keeper” for me!
Please note that this book is talking about “conversational” prayer, that is, when you talk to God silently in your mind and hear God answer you silently in your mind with words or pictures. It is not about “contemplative” prayer where you focus on a few words to the point of altering your state of consciousness (in essence, a mantra) nor is it about believing that God only speaks to us through the direct reading of His Word.
To purchase your own copy of this book go here:7 Secrets to Power Praying: How to Access God’s Wisdom and Miracles Every Day
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Chosen Publishers as part of their blogging for books program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
This book is mainly about how to receive wisdom from God for the common everyday, even mundane things of life. I could really relate to Jane Glenchur’s stories as quite a few were revolving around her life as a stay-at-home-mom.
But her stories were not limited to the mundane things of housewives. No. There are stories from her college and working years, stories from other people and stories from “mission” trips (more like power evangelism and healing trips) to Brazil. Thus, there were plenty of true miracle stories, too.
About halfway through I flat out wept. I couldn’t relate my weeping to any story or piece of information in particular from the book, that is, from the natural. But there was something that I must have really needed! And everything felt so fresh, so real, so alive, as I read it. (By the way, I almost always consider crying to be a good indicator of a good book. That is, it affected me. It didn’t leave me neutral or dispassionate or empty of feeling. To me this is always a plus. Who wants neutral or empty? No thank you!)
As far as actual information on prayer there were a few suggestions that were mere reminders for me but quite a lot of it was new suggestions or new tweaks to try. I felt like I came away with a big list of “experiments” to try out with God, all in a reverent way of course. (As a matter of fact, she advises us to ask God for holy reverence for Him.)
I found all of the prayer information very practical, such as changing the questions you ask Him, asking Him about the timing of things, asking Him to help you find lost things etc. There is nothing too small to ask God for and neither is there anything too big to ask God for.
Also included was guidance on getting confirmation that you are really hearing from God and on avoiding deception. Much needed inclusion.
The entire book felt extremely uplifting and there is sure to be at least one little suggestion on prayer that you’ve never thought of before. If you love prayer or just want to learn how to get started in prayer you will love this book. This book is definitely a “keeper” for me!
Please note that this book is talking about “conversational” prayer, that is, when you talk to God silently in your mind and hear God answer you silently in your mind with words or pictures. It is not about “contemplative” prayer where you focus on a few words to the point of altering your state of consciousness (in essence, a mantra) nor is it about believing that God only speaks to us through the direct reading of His Word.
To purchase your own copy of this book go here:7 Secrets to Power Praying: How to Access God’s Wisdom and Miracles Every Day
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Chosen Publishers as part of their blogging for books program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
April 17, 2014
7 Secrets to Power Praying
How to Access God's Wisdom and Miracles Every Day
By Jane Glenchur
Publisher: Chosen Books
At first I was unsure about another book on prayer. It is however a practical reminder about prayer, particularly developing a conversational prayer that is covers every area of every day of your life.
Seven secrets is broken into three parts. Firstly “Partnering with God”. Glenchur encourages up when we come to God in prayer it shouldn’t be with requests. Instead of being a shopping list, it should be a time of engaging with God. She goes on with five keys to prayer: Petition, Passion, Presence, Preparedness, and Perseverance.
The second part outlines and teaches how to apply, the seven secrets to power praying for more abundant living: say yes first; turning miserable circumstances into blessings; tap into Gods heart; Toss the pros and cons list; know when to give up; open locked doors; and employ the power of testimonies. The final part is about going to the next level.
The book is full of practical examples and stories about how Glenchur and her family use conversational prayer throughout the day.
The book is a great reminder about what we already know, that our relationship with God is central to change, and prayer is the communication tool we use to see impact in our lives.
How to Access God's Wisdom and Miracles Every Day
By Jane Glenchur
Publisher: Chosen Books
At first I was unsure about another book on prayer. It is however a practical reminder about prayer, particularly developing a conversational prayer that is covers every area of every day of your life.
Seven secrets is broken into three parts. Firstly “Partnering with God”. Glenchur encourages up when we come to God in prayer it shouldn’t be with requests. Instead of being a shopping list, it should be a time of engaging with God. She goes on with five keys to prayer: Petition, Passion, Presence, Preparedness, and Perseverance.
The second part outlines and teaches how to apply, the seven secrets to power praying for more abundant living: say yes first; turning miserable circumstances into blessings; tap into Gods heart; Toss the pros and cons list; know when to give up; open locked doors; and employ the power of testimonies. The final part is about going to the next level.
The book is full of practical examples and stories about how Glenchur and her family use conversational prayer throughout the day.
The book is a great reminder about what we already know, that our relationship with God is central to change, and prayer is the communication tool we use to see impact in our lives.
June 7, 2020
I read this book back in 2014 and it helped me as I was a new Christian. This time around as I am seeking Christ as a more mature Christian, I am thankful to read this from a different lens. Thanks Dr. Glenchur
February 7, 2023
What I love about this book is that it emphasizes that prayer is simply a conversation with God. The author backed her points with scripture and I'm more encouraged to talk with God about the "small" things in my life. #relationshipnotreligion
October 15, 2018
Practical Applications for A Strong Prayer Life
This is one of the best books I've read on prayer by a modern-day author. It's like having a personal prayer coach in your pocket!
This is one of the best books I've read on prayer by a modern-day author. It's like having a personal prayer coach in your pocket!
March 23, 2014
This is a great book that is easy to read and gives some very good suggestions about praying. The author is a Christian, a wife, a mom and spent eight years as a practicing physician. At the urging of God, she gave up her practice, and her family’s guaranteed financial freedom, to follow a new path. This book explains how she heard from God clearly enough to change careers.
Dr. Glenchur states that using her suggestions has brought her into a very close relationship with God, and that she can hear His voice. She emphasizes that anyone can have the kind of relationship with God that she does. The author gives very interesting examples from her own life. Dr. Glenchur includes instances when she did follow what God told her, and times when she did not. She includes what happened when she did, or did not, heed God’s direction.
The book is divided into three sections. The first part, “Partnering with God,” helps the reader get their heart and mind ready for a new experience. The second part, “Applying the Seven Secrets to Power Praying,” explains the steps and uses them to enhance one’s prayer life. The third part, “Stepping Up to the Next Level,” contains more details of putting these steps into action. There is also some discussion of potential road blocks that could be encountered, as well as, possible solutions.
I really liked this book, and enjoyed the author’s easy way of writing. Reading this book felt like I was talking with a good friend. I believe she gives very practical advice about how to improve prayer life, along with enriching your connection with God. Her ideas are easily incorporated into the reader’s daily walk with the Almighty. Dr. Glenchur was very transparent with examples she gave from her own life, and that made her suggestions very authentic. The author also gave advice to consider when prayers aren’t answered. I think anyone who wants to experience more of what God has for their life, and a deeper relationship with Him should read this five-star book.
The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through Chosen Books and Bethany House Publishing for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated in any other manner. Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment, and I have given an honest opinion.
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Author's blog: http://www.janeglenchur.blogspot.com/
Dr. Glenchur states that using her suggestions has brought her into a very close relationship with God, and that she can hear His voice. She emphasizes that anyone can have the kind of relationship with God that she does. The author gives very interesting examples from her own life. Dr. Glenchur includes instances when she did follow what God told her, and times when she did not. She includes what happened when she did, or did not, heed God’s direction.
The book is divided into three sections. The first part, “Partnering with God,” helps the reader get their heart and mind ready for a new experience. The second part, “Applying the Seven Secrets to Power Praying,” explains the steps and uses them to enhance one’s prayer life. The third part, “Stepping Up to the Next Level,” contains more details of putting these steps into action. There is also some discussion of potential road blocks that could be encountered, as well as, possible solutions.
I really liked this book, and enjoyed the author’s easy way of writing. Reading this book felt like I was talking with a good friend. I believe she gives very practical advice about how to improve prayer life, along with enriching your connection with God. Her ideas are easily incorporated into the reader’s daily walk with the Almighty. Dr. Glenchur was very transparent with examples she gave from her own life, and that made her suggestions very authentic. The author also gave advice to consider when prayers aren’t answered. I think anyone who wants to experience more of what God has for their life, and a deeper relationship with Him should read this five-star book.
The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through Chosen Books and Bethany House Publishing for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated in any other manner. Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment, and I have given an honest opinion.
Read on my blog: http://fushiacat.wordpress.com/2014/0...
Author's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jane-G...
Author's blog: http://www.janeglenchur.blogspot.com/
March 8, 2014
this is an excellent book on developing a relationship to God in prayer for seeking direction and making decisions. Her seven secrets are spiritually insightful ideas, like being obedient to God's will and allowing Him to change our hearts and minds. She has included a section on learning to hear the voice of God and another on how to start our days hearing from God. Glenchur has good teaching and great stories that are short and illustrate her points well. For anyone wanting to have a close relationship with God, this is a book that will encourage and get you on your way. It is written from the viewpoint that God is certainly doing miracles today and that He is active in peoples' lives. See my full review at http://bit.ly/PcvbaH.
I received a complimentary egalley from the publisher for the purpose of this review.
I received a complimentary egalley from the publisher for the purpose of this review.
August 5, 2016
I received this book for free via a Goodreads giveaway.
7 Secrets to power Praying was an interesting read; certainly made me think about that power of positive thinking, and the concept of 'giving it up' to in this case God, or more widely, a higher source.
Initially there were some great ideas and tactics to employ to strengthen faith, however as the book went on, the examples and situations described became more and more far-fetched, and really just described how the author was able to manifest multiple positive things in her life simply by 'giving it to God' and praying. The book ended up being more about these many stories, than it did anything else, which was disappointing, as reading these stories didn't help to teach me any skills that I could use.
7 Secrets to power Praying was an interesting read; certainly made me think about that power of positive thinking, and the concept of 'giving it up' to in this case God, or more widely, a higher source.
Initially there were some great ideas and tactics to employ to strengthen faith, however as the book went on, the examples and situations described became more and more far-fetched, and really just described how the author was able to manifest multiple positive things in her life simply by 'giving it to God' and praying. The book ended up being more about these many stories, than it did anything else, which was disappointing, as reading these stories didn't help to teach me any skills that I could use.
September 9, 2016
7 Secrets to Power Praying does a great job of telling us what we already know to an extent - that our relationship with the Lord and our communication with Him through prayer is paramount if we want to see real change, real miracles and experience the real impact that the Lord has on our lives.
We are reminded that He is a living God and that He is ultimately in control and that through faith, praise and prayer our lives can forever change for the good as the Lord works in our hearts. Only He can answer our prayers and this book tells us that living in prayer is the best way to encourage our relationship with the Lord. Teaching us that we need to have faith in God for everything, big or very small, if we leave it to the Lord and actually obey His responses we will always reap success!
We are reminded that He is a living God and that He is ultimately in control and that through faith, praise and prayer our lives can forever change for the good as the Lord works in our hearts. Only He can answer our prayers and this book tells us that living in prayer is the best way to encourage our relationship with the Lord. Teaching us that we need to have faith in God for everything, big or very small, if we leave it to the Lord and actually obey His responses we will always reap success!
March 23, 2014
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
This book is amazing! I think that this book came into my life at exactly the right time. The author explains how little or big miracles can happen by praying the "right way". I think that this book is very inspirational and gives a lot of details as well as great examples of the "power" that each person can achieve. It's the special bond that we create with our FATHER that makes us believe in miracles. Miracles happen every day and we need to open our hearts and our minds to let these gifts in. I wanted to say thank you to the author for choosing me to read this book. This book is a must read to help you with your life's journey.
This book is amazing! I think that this book came into my life at exactly the right time. The author explains how little or big miracles can happen by praying the "right way". I think that this book is very inspirational and gives a lot of details as well as great examples of the "power" that each person can achieve. It's the special bond that we create with our FATHER that makes us believe in miracles. Miracles happen every day and we need to open our hearts and our minds to let these gifts in. I wanted to say thank you to the author for choosing me to read this book. This book is a must read to help you with your life's journey.
December 14, 2014
We found this book to be enlightening and uplifting with practical real life examples to back up everything the author was telling the reader. Prayer does make a difference and even saves lives. We bring everything to God in prayer and believe firmly He will never place more than we can handle on our plates. No matter how difficult things seem there is always brightness in the future. This book reinforces our beliefs and makes a wonderful gift for those who might need the same. An ARC was provided by Chosen Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Review by Amanda & Family.
February 21, 2016
Brilliant
It is a practical and helpful guide. It made me laugh and cry in parts. But it left me with a lot to think about and mediate on. I have always struggled to pray, but reading this makes me feel like this is common and I can make practical steps to make it better.
It is a practical and helpful guide. It made me laugh and cry in parts. But it left me with a lot to think about and mediate on. I have always struggled to pray, but reading this makes me feel like this is common and I can make practical steps to make it better.
June 1, 2014
An interesting read. Very thought provoking. I found it insightful and inspirational.
Received an ARC from Chosen Books via Goodreads First Reads.
Received an ARC from Chosen Books via Goodreads First Reads.
March 26, 2015
Great book.
Great to always be in communication with God, getting the right decisions for all we do.
This saves time, money and peases the Father to have his best at all times.
Great to always be in communication with God, getting the right decisions for all we do.
This saves time, money and peases the Father to have his best at all times.
May 16, 2016
Practical easy-to-apply prayer principles. Insightful and effective teaching.
April 20, 2017
Such a beautiful and easy to understand book about how we can connect with God more. How we can be better prayer-warriors!
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