God's Leading Lady: Out of the Shadows and Into the Light

by T.D. Jakes

Citing the high expectations placed on many women, a guide on finding God's purpose draws on the stories of women in the bible to explain how to move beyond personal weaknesses and low self-esteem in order to fully realize personal power. 175,000 first printing.

Genres: Christian Living, Christian, Religion, Nonfiction, Christianity, Spirituality

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Bishop T.D. Jakes is the author of the bestsellers God's Leading Lady; The Lady, Her Lover and Her Lord; Maximize the Moment; The Great Investment; His Lady; Woman, Thou art Loosed (the film of which won the Best Film Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival) and He-Motions. His daily morning show The Potter's Touch and weekly broadcast The Potter's House air on Trinity Broadcasting Network and Black Entertainment Television, as well as in Europe and South America. Bishop Jakes is the founder and pastor of The Potter's House, one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation, where he leads an interracial congregation of more than 28,000 members. He lives in Dallas with his wife and five children.

Reviews

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I almost did not make it past the first couple chapters of this book. Jakes is sooo long winded sometimes. He gives these pointless, baseless childhood stories and its like get to the point already! I'm also not a fan of his big vocabulary. Like It really does not take all that to get your message across IMO. I am glad I finished it though. I did get a lot from it and I am glad I learned about the stories of women from the Bible that God used.

[Susie Michaels · Rating 5 out of 5]

T.D. Jakes teaches women how to recognize the beauty of being called by God. There are many great quotes in this book but one of my favorites is: "Make haste, my sister, and move ahead, even in the midst of criticism. Courage must be your companion as you do not have the luxury to linger with the fearful."

[Neo Moseki · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book that guides one into looking within themselves and to acknowledge the good, the bad and the ugly and see and allow God to renew and refresh one.

[Grace Villard · Rating 5 out of 5]

God is calling Woman of God to "lead". What has the Lord asked you to do and you ran? Bishop Jakes will help you to reconnect to that dream, vision, your destiny to be God's Leading Lady... God will push you to center stage and now you have to perform. Will you be ready? Have you been in His presence getting ready?
Life is a play, with acts, people and a script! Do you have God's script or your own? This is a good preparation book "to help you" take charge and take what is rightfully yours! God's dream for your life!

[Ruby · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book gives you and understanding of why you are special to God and should not except to be treated any less than that you were created for him by him and you should never settle for anything less then the best no matter what you have been thru and what your past might say about you ... you are still here for a reason take all things as a lesson and use them to go thru this life and be a testimony to someone else about the transition in your life ....

[Jennifer L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book although the print was a little small in the copy I was reading. This book basically gave me hope that I can fulfill my dreams and I don't have to just take what life hands me but that I can have a say in my own life!

[Amy Hutto · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a spiritually uplifting read. Just when you think you are just worn to the bone, find the women in the Bible that have walked the same path and what they did to get by. Sometimes I think his wife writes this stuff for him but....maybe not.

[Ross Heinricy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a fantastic book and I believe it would be a key addition in every woman's library. I so enjoyed the insight and valuable life lessons that I am getting numerous copies to hand out this Christmas! I picked this up for free at a library in small town Texas - it was free - gold mine!

[Marilyn Diamond]

I ended up going to see Bishop Jakes in Philadelphia after this book was published for a God's Leading Lady Conference and it was wonderful

[Desire'e]

I LOVE READING T. D. JAKES FOR HE ALWAYS ALLOWS FOR GOOD THOUGHTS AND INSIGHTS. WHICH I MYSELF WILL GO BACK AND READ AGAIN.

[Tammy]

wasnt feeling it

[Sha · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I was in school getting my associates degree this book helped me through it. to God BE THE GLORY

[Anita Dix-McLaughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite Christian authors. Everything written by Bishop Jakes is a must read.

[Cherry]

Must read this book too sounds good

[Yula · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would recommend this book to any new lady believer.It will beautifully propel them forward.

[Niama Perrotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt like I could be a pastor's wife after reading this I guess

[S.J. Soler · Rating 5 out of 5]

God’s Leading Lady was such an insightful and empowering read as a Christian woman. T.D. Jakes offers a beautiful perspective on how God created women and the high calling placed on our lives. This book challenged me to stop playing small and instead embrace the higher potential I have as a daughter of the King. It’s both motivating and affirming—a reminder of our true identity and worth in Christ.

[Denise Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Encourages you to overcome victim mentality from past wounds and use it to pursue your destiny m. References several women throughout Bible. I liked in last chapter story of Dorcas spent majority of her energy to care for other people that she neglected to care for herself. Encourages you to spend time with God to decrease burnout

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book, definitely recommend it!!

[Kc Ezeji · Rating 4 out of 5]

I LOVE THE BOOK

[Christina M. Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed it. Great for women who want encouragement. Read back in 2014ish

[Madlyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d enjoyed reading this book.

[Nkenge]

31days of

[Jacqueline Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

Godly women are powerful and virtuous. This book helps to reminds us how we are to take our rightful place in society and in Kingdom of God.

[Sherene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped me to become acutely aware of God's presence in my life. Never again will I doubt my worth or significance on this earth!