When You Need to Move a Mountain

Title: When You Need to Move a Mountain: Keys to Praying with Power

Author: Linda Evans Shepherd

Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Prayer

Publisher: Revell

Source: Library

My review:

If you need a book to convince you of the power of prayer, look no further. When You Need to Move a Mountain by Linda Evans Shepherd will do just that.

 

Maybe the solution is to practice more prayer so we can experience more results so that we can see that our prayers do move mountains.

I love books where I not only learn more about the subject but learn more about myself. One of the things Ms. Shepherd covers is the type of prayer giftings. As I was reading through the list, I discovered several that I already did but hadn't realized were gifts or that they had a name. I think when we learn more about ourselves and our gifts, we are better able to utilize them.

When it becomes clear to us who Jesus is, when we learn to focus on Him in our storms, we too will be able to walk across our own tempests with peace and in the presence of Jesus.

Ms. Shepherd covers everything from intercessory and breakthrough prayers to prayer for our churches, communities, pastors, and nations. She speaks from years of experience, and her book is well- researched. Written in a conversational tone, Ms. Shepherd not only explains each type of prayer, she inserts examples of prayer while leaving blanks for you to fill in names or situations. 

When You Need to Move a Mountain is written for anyone desiring to know and understand more about prayer. It is a comprehensive prayer book without being dull or preachy. 

This book has been on my Goodreads TBR the longest and I am thrilled to have finally read it and knocked it off my backlog 😊

★★★★/5

Synopsis (Goodreads): 

There's prayer--and then there's intercessory prayer. What's the difference? How do we know when intercessory prayer is called for? And even if we feel the call to pray boldly for ourselves or others, how do we do it? What do we say? And what response should we expect from God?

In this practical and encouraging book, Linda Evans Shepherd explains what intercessory prayer is, how to pray as an intercessor, and how to experience victory. With chapters devoted to praying for family, others, provision, health, breakthroughs, salvation of loved ones, church, community, country, and more, you'll quickly find the specific help you need to pray for the needs close to your heart. You'll also learn how to develop your own intercessory prayer battle strategy and to celebrate each victory with thanksgiving.

If you're someone with a deeply felt need to pray for others, to bring your burdens and troubles to God, and to see God's clear answers to your prayers, this book is for you.