Title: Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer
Author: Priscilla Shirer
First published July 5, 2015
190 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781433688676 (ISBN10: 1433688670)
Rating: 4.44
Overview
Do you feel like you’re constantly under attack? Does it seem like there’s an enemy out there who’s determined to keep you from fully living your life in Christ?
If so, then you need Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer.
Priscilla Shirer, bestselling author and renowned speaker, knows firsthand what it’s like to face the enemy head-on. In this book, she shows you how to fight back with a weapon that really works: prayer.
Each chapter takes you through a different area of life where the enemy likes to attack – from relationships to finances to health – and gives you the tools you need to develop a personalized prayer strategy to combat his schemes.
Fervent is more than just a book – it’s a hands-on, practical guide to putting your faith into action. With tear-out sheets to write down your prayers and post them in strategic places, you’ll be equipped to face whatever the enemy throws your way.
So don’t give up – get ready to fight back with fervent prayer.
About the Author
Priscilla Shirer is a devoted wife and mother who has a passion for sharing the message of the Bible. Her teachings have attracted thousands of followers who attend her conferences and read her books and Bible study series each year.
Priscilla holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and is dedicated to helping believers from all backgrounds understand and experience the truths of Scripture. She participates in many church and para-church conferences across the globe and hosts AWAKEN, a free gathering in her hometown that brings together women from different denominations and backgrounds to inspire revival.
Priscilla’s ministry, Going Beyond Ministries, equips believers through books and Bible study resources. She has authored over a dozen video-driven studies for women and teens on various Biblical characters and topics, including Jonah, Gideon, the Exodus, discerning God’s voice, and The Armor of God.
Her books, such as Discerning the Voice of God and Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan for Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer, have been widely successful, with Fervent being named the 2016 Christian Book of the Year.
In addition to her adult-focused work, Priscilla has also published a 365-day devotional called Awaken: 90 Days with the God Who Speaks and a four-book fiction series called The Prince Warriors, designed to equip tween boys and girls for spiritual warfare.
Priscilla has been married to her husband Jerry for 20 years and is a busy mother to their three growing boys, Jackson, Jerry Jr., and Jude.
Editoral Review
In “Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer,” author Priscilla Shirer offers a guidebook for women who seek to deepen and focus their prayer lives. Drawing on her background as a pastor, motivational speaker, and actress, Shirer offers practical advice on how to connect with God and make prayer a regular part of daily life.
The book is written in a straightforward, accessible style, with plenty of real-life examples and personal anecdotes to illustrate the points being made. The themes of the book are both timely and timeless, dealing with issues that women face on a daily basis, from anxiety and insecurity to self-doubt and fear.
Through her straightforward, no-nonsense approach, Shirer encourages readers to get serious about their prayer lives and to trust God to help them overcome even the most daunting challenges. The heart of the book is its battle plan, which provides a step-by-step framework for strategic prayer.
Shirer outlines seven specific strategies, each designed to combat a different kind of spiritual opposition, from discouragement and distraction to deception and despair. Along the way, she shares practical tips for staying focused and motivated, along with plenty of scriptural references to back up her claims.
One of the strengths of “Fervent” is its emphasis on the power of community. Shirer acknowledges that we cannot fight our battles alone, and she encourages readers to find accountability partners, prayer groups, and mentors who can offer support and encouragement along the way.
By incorporating these social aspects into her battle plan, Shirer reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles and that there is strength in numbers. If there is one weakness to the book, it is the occasional tendency towards over-simplicity.
Some of Shirer’s advice can feel a bit too formulaic, as if prayer is a series of steps to be checked off a list. This can be frustrating for readers who are looking for a more nuanced and complex understanding of prayer as a spiritual practice.
Nonetheless, “Fervent” is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their prayer life, and Shirer’s passion and commitment shine through on every page. Her motivational tone and practical advice make this book highly recommended reading for anyone who wants to get serious about prayer.
Overall, “Fervent” is a well-written, thoughtful, and highly accessible guide to the power of prayer.
