Strategic Prayer
by Eddie Smith and Michael L. Hennen
Published by Bethany House
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Reviewed by Laura V. Hilton
Eddie Smith and Michael L. Hennen are both prayer warriors, and gifted in intercessory prayer. Since spiritual warfare is alive and well today, they feel that the need for strategic intercessory prayer is necessary.
In this book, they address such issues as:
-- focus on the Lord's answers rather than your requests
-- understand strategies for a successful offensive
-- grasp the critical importance of timing
-- learn the enemy's goals and strategies
-- prepare for victory as God's glory is revealed
Included is a survey that follows each principle to spiritually map your prayer target. You will learn how to use this map to focus both personal and corporate prayer.
Strategic Prayer is written as a book to use with small groups, with a short read, key points spelled out, applications, spiritual reconnaissance, and ability to personalize it. I'd like to see lines for answers included in this book for ease in answering the questions in the spiritual reconnaissance and personalize it sections, however, the writer could use a notebook for thoughts.
On the whole, Strategic Prayer is well thought out and well-written. If you want to learn to pray better and more effectively, or if you want to guide your church into being a praying congregation, then Strategic Prayer is a great book to pick up.
Armchair Interviews says: Excellent for small groups and church libraries