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Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life: A Power that Transforms Lives
From a Stroke survivor to an Award-winning author!Do you desire to experience God's transcendent power in your life? God in His goodness rescued me from a dark and dangerous path my life was headed down. I have experienced His power in my own life.
Prayer is a mystery that we struggle to understand. Do you realize that your prayer life is a reflection of your relationship with Jesus Christ? Almighty God has given you access to to His throne of grace, and with that access, there is power! Power to transform your life and the lives of others.
In this award-winning book, you will read about some of the magnificent blessings available to you as you strengthen your prayer life while seeking God in prayer.
When you make prayer a priority and pray with purpose; God’s power will be revealed, and lives are transformed! Are you ready to unleash God’s power in your life?
˃˃˃ There are so many blessings from an intimate prayer life with God.
Stronger faith, a closer relationship with God. You can have assurance that He hears your prayers, and you receive direction when you hear from Him. Talking with God gives you indescribable hope that will transform your life!
Prayer is a mystery that we struggle to understand. Do you realize that your prayer life is a reflection of your relationship with Jesus Christ? Almighty God has given you access to to His throne of grace, and with that access, there is power! Power to transform your life and the lives of others.
In this award-winning book, you will read about some of the magnificent blessings available to you as you strengthen your prayer life while seeking God in prayer.
When you make prayer a priority and pray with purpose; God’s power will be revealed, and lives are transformed! Are you ready to unleash God’s power in your life?
˃˃˃ There are so many blessings from an intimate prayer life with God.
Stronger faith, a closer relationship with God. You can have assurance that He hears your prayers, and you receive direction when you hear from Him. Talking with God gives you indescribable hope that will transform your life!
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January 13, 2018
Prayer's Power in a Pocketful of Punch
Review of Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life by Horace Williams, Jr.
Have you wondered what the purpose of prayer is? Have you felt guilty that you should be praying more?
I have often wondered if I was praying “right.” Wondering if maybe God would listen to me more if I did certain things a certain way. But that is religion, ritual, all things we in evangelical Christendom abhor.
But I was always left with a vague question, “So I know what not to do. What should I do? What should I be praying about and how often?
If you've had some of these same questions, you will find some answers from Horace Williams, Jr.'s short book called Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life. While it's not an exhaustive theological treatise on prayer, it will give the ordinary Christian several example prayers, suggestions about what to pray, and how to pray.
Out of the many good qualities about this book, I will focus on the three most important to me. This book is Biblical, Biographical, and Motivational.
1. Biblical
Not filled with fluff; backed up by the Bible. I appreciated Horace Jr.'s commitment to basing most of his assertions and opinions on Scripturally sound theology.
The author uses lots of verses throughout each chapter, always set off in italics, which makes for easy reading and referencing. Some of the verses are my favorites, which especially touched my heart.
One of God's traits that has meant the most to me is His faithfulness. The Conclusion focuses on the Faithfulness of the Lord, one of main reasons to persist in petition.
I personally related to the teaching on listening to the Lord Psalm 46:10 and John 10:27 (chapter 6). Prayer is not just us verbalizing our wish list or reciting verses back to Him, though portions of our prayers can include these things. But the purpose of prayer is communicating with the God of the Universe. Any conversation should never be a one-way street, or it becomes merely a speech, a sermon, an oration. We also need to spend time listening to the Lord's response to our prayers.
2. Biographical
Personal and relatable with many illustrations, examples, and opinions. For example, Horace Jr., though still patiently waiting for full healing through limitations left from his stroke, determined to remain grateful for all the healing he has already experienced (chapter 7). The reader is drawn in to appreciate the author's style and even the accomplishment of finishing this book while typing with just one hand. Horace Jr. is encouraging and comes along beside each reader. Whatever limitation or trial you're going through, Horace Jr. knows how tough it can be, but he has persevered with thankfulness. And you can, too.
Sample prayers at the end of each chapter. Each chapter concludes with a sample prayer that incorporates the main teaching of the chapter into a simple conversation-starter. These are personal, written in first person, obviously from Horace Jr.'s own prayer life. They give a glimpse into his thought process as it relates to real prayers, and they also give the reader a place to start (not a rote prayer to memorize and recite but a starting topic to elaborate on in their own prayers).
3. Motivational
Many wonderful analogies and word pictures. My favorite such analogy was of a parent waiting until the child is old enough to drive before handing them the keys. It represents God answering our prayers with a “not yet,” maybe not until we're ready or spiritually mature enough (chapter 5: Power of Perseverance).
Inspirational application in chapter 8, Purposeful Prayer. Horace Jr. reminds us to remind God of His promises like a child persists in reminding his parents of their promises. He invites us to ask: “Are my prayers all about me?” or are they all about Him? Am I seeking to do His will, seeking to fulfill His plan, seeking to help bring His Kingdom? Am I seeking His Kingdom first (Matt. 6:33)?
A few of my favorite quotes:
“Take advantage of the blessing you have to speak with God every day. Jesus's sacrifice on the cross ripped the veil in two...” (conclusion)!
“...continue praying humble. He will reveal what you can do if you actively wait to hear form Him” (chapter 5, emphasis mine). We have a responsibility to act; but not according to our will or on our timeline.
“God is not some Santa Claus in the sky to whom we pray our wish list” (chapter 5). This is what I've been teaching my sons.
Negative
A few sentences seemed out of place: for example, the author included James 5:16: “The effective prayers of a righteous man accomplish much” in the chapter on discipleship. I felt that it should either have been in a separate chapter on intercession, or the chapter should have focused more on intercession and the chapter title been changed (chapter 4).
The sample prayer at the end of chapter 4 was very evangelistic, good and true, but it did not match the rest of the chapter about discipleship.
Though very motivational with lots of illustrations and sample prayers, it was not what I would consider practical. There were no steps or actions to take, just a Power Point at the end of each chapter, which though good and true and summarizing, still not always actionable. Those who like homework and checklists will be disappointed.
Some points could be more concise, like the entire first page on chapter 5.
I disagreed with his absolute statement in chapter 8: “Yes, you should converse with God throughout the day. However, it is imperative you have a plan and a place” (emphasis mine). I don't think it's absolutely necessary to choose one specific place and go there at a specific time on a regular schedule. Our life with Christ is a relationship, and in relationships, the best times of communication don't come when we schedule a specific time on a specific day to talk about a specific subject. “Okay, Honey, it's two o'clock. Time to talk. What do you want to talk about it?” “I don't know, what do you want to talk about?” “I don't know.” It becomes rote, just another task to check off the old to-do list. The author says he feels “closer to Him in our special place of prayer.” I don't feel closer to husband in any one place than I do any other place. There are times of closer intimacy when we're alone; I agree that we should have “alone times” with the Lord in prayer. But it can be while washing dishes or mowing the lawn or driving down the road. It doesn't need to be the same place every time.
Conclusion: Except for a few negative qualities, my main impression was good. This is a quick read, a great little book for a gift or someone who just wants an authentic reminder of what power can do and what the God of the universe has allowed us to do through prayer.
Review of Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life by Horace Williams, Jr.
Have you wondered what the purpose of prayer is? Have you felt guilty that you should be praying more?
I have often wondered if I was praying “right.” Wondering if maybe God would listen to me more if I did certain things a certain way. But that is religion, ritual, all things we in evangelical Christendom abhor.
But I was always left with a vague question, “So I know what not to do. What should I do? What should I be praying about and how often?
If you've had some of these same questions, you will find some answers from Horace Williams, Jr.'s short book called Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life. While it's not an exhaustive theological treatise on prayer, it will give the ordinary Christian several example prayers, suggestions about what to pray, and how to pray.
Out of the many good qualities about this book, I will focus on the three most important to me. This book is Biblical, Biographical, and Motivational.
1. Biblical
Not filled with fluff; backed up by the Bible. I appreciated Horace Jr.'s commitment to basing most of his assertions and opinions on Scripturally sound theology.
The author uses lots of verses throughout each chapter, always set off in italics, which makes for easy reading and referencing. Some of the verses are my favorites, which especially touched my heart.
One of God's traits that has meant the most to me is His faithfulness. The Conclusion focuses on the Faithfulness of the Lord, one of main reasons to persist in petition.
I personally related to the teaching on listening to the Lord Psalm 46:10 and John 10:27 (chapter 6). Prayer is not just us verbalizing our wish list or reciting verses back to Him, though portions of our prayers can include these things. But the purpose of prayer is communicating with the God of the Universe. Any conversation should never be a one-way street, or it becomes merely a speech, a sermon, an oration. We also need to spend time listening to the Lord's response to our prayers.
2. Biographical
Personal and relatable with many illustrations, examples, and opinions. For example, Horace Jr., though still patiently waiting for full healing through limitations left from his stroke, determined to remain grateful for all the healing he has already experienced (chapter 7). The reader is drawn in to appreciate the author's style and even the accomplishment of finishing this book while typing with just one hand. Horace Jr. is encouraging and comes along beside each reader. Whatever limitation or trial you're going through, Horace Jr. knows how tough it can be, but he has persevered with thankfulness. And you can, too.
Sample prayers at the end of each chapter. Each chapter concludes with a sample prayer that incorporates the main teaching of the chapter into a simple conversation-starter. These are personal, written in first person, obviously from Horace Jr.'s own prayer life. They give a glimpse into his thought process as it relates to real prayers, and they also give the reader a place to start (not a rote prayer to memorize and recite but a starting topic to elaborate on in their own prayers).
3. Motivational
Many wonderful analogies and word pictures. My favorite such analogy was of a parent waiting until the child is old enough to drive before handing them the keys. It represents God answering our prayers with a “not yet,” maybe not until we're ready or spiritually mature enough (chapter 5: Power of Perseverance).
Inspirational application in chapter 8, Purposeful Prayer. Horace Jr. reminds us to remind God of His promises like a child persists in reminding his parents of their promises. He invites us to ask: “Are my prayers all about me?” or are they all about Him? Am I seeking to do His will, seeking to fulfill His plan, seeking to help bring His Kingdom? Am I seeking His Kingdom first (Matt. 6:33)?
A few of my favorite quotes:
“Take advantage of the blessing you have to speak with God every day. Jesus's sacrifice on the cross ripped the veil in two...” (conclusion)!
“...continue praying humble. He will reveal what you can do if you actively wait to hear form Him” (chapter 5, emphasis mine). We have a responsibility to act; but not according to our will or on our timeline.
“God is not some Santa Claus in the sky to whom we pray our wish list” (chapter 5). This is what I've been teaching my sons.
Negative
A few sentences seemed out of place: for example, the author included James 5:16: “The effective prayers of a righteous man accomplish much” in the chapter on discipleship. I felt that it should either have been in a separate chapter on intercession, or the chapter should have focused more on intercession and the chapter title been changed (chapter 4).
The sample prayer at the end of chapter 4 was very evangelistic, good and true, but it did not match the rest of the chapter about discipleship.
Though very motivational with lots of illustrations and sample prayers, it was not what I would consider practical. There were no steps or actions to take, just a Power Point at the end of each chapter, which though good and true and summarizing, still not always actionable. Those who like homework and checklists will be disappointed.
Some points could be more concise, like the entire first page on chapter 5.
I disagreed with his absolute statement in chapter 8: “Yes, you should converse with God throughout the day. However, it is imperative you have a plan and a place” (emphasis mine). I don't think it's absolutely necessary to choose one specific place and go there at a specific time on a regular schedule. Our life with Christ is a relationship, and in relationships, the best times of communication don't come when we schedule a specific time on a specific day to talk about a specific subject. “Okay, Honey, it's two o'clock. Time to talk. What do you want to talk about it?” “I don't know, what do you want to talk about?” “I don't know.” It becomes rote, just another task to check off the old to-do list. The author says he feels “closer to Him in our special place of prayer.” I don't feel closer to husband in any one place than I do any other place. There are times of closer intimacy when we're alone; I agree that we should have “alone times” with the Lord in prayer. But it can be while washing dishes or mowing the lawn or driving down the road. It doesn't need to be the same place every time.
Conclusion: Except for a few negative qualities, my main impression was good. This is a quick read, a great little book for a gift or someone who just wants an authentic reminder of what power can do and what the God of the universe has allowed us to do through prayer.
January 18, 2018
Eugene Peterson calls prayer “the primary language that we use as we grow up in Christ,” and given the truth of his words, it's no wonder so many of us aren't growing as we should be.
Horace Williams offers his own experience with prayer as a push back to prayerlessness in our self-help culture. The power of prayer is the power of God, and we find it by praying within God's will, by practicing lavish forgiveness (like that we have received from God), and by persevering in hope.
Horace mines the psalms for examples of desperate prayers, and shares his own story as a stroke survivor and follower of Christ.
Prayer is a privilege and our spiritual lives are incomplete without it.
Horace Williams offers his own experience with prayer as a push back to prayerlessness in our self-help culture. The power of prayer is the power of God, and we find it by praying within God's will, by practicing lavish forgiveness (like that we have received from God), and by persevering in hope.
Horace mines the psalms for examples of desperate prayers, and shares his own story as a stroke survivor and follower of Christ.
Prayer is a privilege and our spiritual lives are incomplete without it.
February 1, 2018
This is book is a powerful and uplifting resource for anyone looking for solid, practical ways to think about prayer in daily life.
Williams has an amazing personal testimony that demonstrates God’s healing power. The testimony serves as a springboard for an encouraging and accessible discussion about intercession, faith, and dialogue with the Almighty.
Pick up this book and be uplifted!
Williams has an amazing personal testimony that demonstrates God’s healing power. The testimony serves as a springboard for an encouraging and accessible discussion about intercession, faith, and dialogue with the Almighty.
Pick up this book and be uplifted!
July 6, 2018
Worth the read
Like many of the parables of Jesus, Unleash the Power was short but powerful! I would strongly recommend to anyone who is seeking a stronger, more impactful prayer life.
Like many of the parables of Jesus, Unleash the Power was short but powerful! I would strongly recommend to anyone who is seeking a stronger, more impactful prayer life.
January 10, 2019
Blessed.
An excellent, quick, easy to read book. I am blessed and my prayer life is enhanced. This will make a great gift.
An excellent, quick, easy to read book. I am blessed and my prayer life is enhanced. This will make a great gift.
May 14, 2018
“Either I did not like the answer I received from God, or I grew impatient and tried to do things on my own. This behavior led me to suffer heartache and pain because I was unwilling to trust God’s leading and wait on His timings.” Horace Williams Jr.
Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life shares personal experiences on the power of prayer after Williams suffered a stroke showing what the blessings and healing did in his life. His testimony of powerful prayer he put into place for healing and trusting God with full faith was the answer to his prayers.
Williams shares how you can be blessed while learning to ‘strengthen your pray life’ as you speak to God one on one. He also includes the importance of praying for others as you pray for yourself and praying God’s will, not yours.
Other chapters that give insight to praying are The Power of Listening to God and The Power of Hearing from God that relays how you should spend time in His word. Each chapter includes a Power Point (actually you could label it Powerful Point) and a Prayer.
I recommend adding this short book (60 pages) to your collection of biblical references bookshelf. It can definitely enhance your prayer life whether you are just starting or whether you are a full-fledge person of prayer.
I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission guidelines.
Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life shares personal experiences on the power of prayer after Williams suffered a stroke showing what the blessings and healing did in his life. His testimony of powerful prayer he put into place for healing and trusting God with full faith was the answer to his prayers.
Williams shares how you can be blessed while learning to ‘strengthen your pray life’ as you speak to God one on one. He also includes the importance of praying for others as you pray for yourself and praying God’s will, not yours.
Other chapters that give insight to praying are The Power of Listening to God and The Power of Hearing from God that relays how you should spend time in His word. Each chapter includes a Power Point (actually you could label it Powerful Point) and a Prayer.
I recommend adding this short book (60 pages) to your collection of biblical references bookshelf. It can definitely enhance your prayer life whether you are just starting or whether you are a full-fledge person of prayer.
I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission guidelines.
July 23, 2018
Horace Williams Jr.’s book, Unleash The Power Of Prayer In Your Life is a great and powerful tool on the power of a prayerful life. Mr. Williams focuses on the various aspects of how prayer is powerful in our lives. Mr. Williams speaks about the power of forgiveness, faith, of further the Gospel, persevering, listening, hearing from God, and purposeful prayer. Mr. Williams writes with depth and simplicity. The Scriptures in the book depict the power of prayer. Mr. Williams also speaks of his own prayer life and how through his own challenges he has experienced the power of prayer in the areas he speaks of in this book.
This book is a reminder of how important prayer is in our lives. Mr. Williams writes with insight and a genuine voice that illustrates his experience with the power of prayer and his passion to impart this message to others.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to reignite their prayer lives or it you’re just starting your prayer life.
Happy Reading!
Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This book is a reminder of how important prayer is in our lives. Mr. Williams writes with insight and a genuine voice that illustrates his experience with the power of prayer and his passion to impart this message to others.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to reignite their prayer lives or it you’re just starting your prayer life.
Happy Reading!
Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
May 22, 2018
This book is great for inspiring you to get active in prayer. Prayer is essential to developing a relationship with Christ. Sometimes we need a reminder of how important prayer really is. Great book, I would recommend it to family and friends.
May 30, 2019
Great read
I loved the fact that this book was very easy to read and understand. It was very enlightening and heartfelt.
I loved the fact that this book was very easy to read and understand. It was very enlightening and heartfelt.
December 20, 2019
How to have a powerful prayer life
Very easy to read. Simple but powerful thoughts and insight. Good reminders of how to have a powerful prayer life.
Very easy to read. Simple but powerful thoughts and insight. Good reminders of how to have a powerful prayer life.
May 25, 2023
One of the easiest books to help communicate with Jesus. Horace leaves you with questions and scriptures that made me stop and think things out. Highly recommend for any person going through those times when Jesus seems far away and hard to communicate with.
(I received an Advance Copy of this book for free from the author. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own, as was my decision to write this review.)
(I received an Advance Copy of this book for free from the author. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own, as was my decision to write this review.)
December 14, 2018
It didn't really say anything new.
If you're a new Christian or haven't been praying as much as you feel you should, it will definitely help you. However, I had a difficult time reading it due to the fact that I was looking for a little more depth into the subject of prayer. Even so, there were a couple of reminders that I needed and was grateful to find in the pages.
If you're a new Christian or haven't been praying as much as you feel you should, it will definitely help you. However, I had a difficult time reading it due to the fact that I was looking for a little more depth into the subject of prayer. Even so, there were a couple of reminders that I needed and was grateful to find in the pages.
March 31, 2023
Prayer can be powerful, but
A simple, easy to understand bit challenging book in prayer.
This like book issues it all out. You will learn the likely reason you eating begging your prayers need and answered.
A simple, easy to understand bit challenging book in prayer.
This like book issues it all out. You will learn the likely reason you eating begging your prayers need and answered.
January 30, 2018
Encouraging
Very practical and inspiring both the author’s story as well as aphis suggestions for prayer. Not a lot of new content but a good way to present it.
Very practical and inspiring both the author’s story as well as aphis suggestions for prayer. Not a lot of new content but a good way to present it.
April 20, 2023
Informative read.
May 26, 2023
This an excellent resource to introduce you to prayer with great stories, biblical truths, and words of wisdom. I love the images, too!
March 12, 2019
Horace Williams, Jr.'s non-fiction Christian Worship and Prayer book, Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life: A Power that Transforms Lives, briefly and eloquently explores the benefits of prayer and the richness of having a personal relationship with God. I was moved by his story and appreciated how he shared his own personal experiences throughout the book to help the reader absorb the import of his message. Williams answers a lot of the questions that many have about what prayer actually is if it works, and why it may seem like God is not listening -- when in fact He really is. The Scriptures Williams quotes work quite well with his topics, and the PowerPoint summaries are a great way to make sure you've gotten the full message of the chapter. As Williams states, prayer is much more than just repeating Hail Marys or The Lord's Prayer repeatedly. A careful and reflective reading of this work will give the motivated reader a good starting point for establishing their own relationship with God. Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life: A Power that Transforms Lives is most highly recommended. -Jack Magnus, Readers Favorite
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