Review 2025.03.001
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Praying With Authority by Barbara Wentroble
158 Pages
I’m not sure how this book ended up on my wish list. Like many of the books on my lists, it probably was listed or referenced in another book. It went on sale for $1 so I grabbed it. I enjoyed it. For such a short book on prayer, it felt like it was packed with quality material.
As the title suggests, it was about the authority we have with prayer. While some not familiar with the charismatic prayer area of Christianity (I want to say movement but that’s not really the right word either) might question parts of the book (territorial authority or declarations, among others), I found it to be a great reminder of the authority we have as children of God. I would also say it is a great primer for those not familiar with the more charismatic prayers (at least that’s what I’ll call it here).
Very quick read. I can recommend it as a charismatic primer or as an encouragement in your prayer life. I find reading books on prayer helps me stay in prayer more.