How To Pray For A Financial Miracle

by James L. Paris

"I've always said that the best teachers are storytellers, and in the financial world, there aren't a lot of good storytellers! Jim Paris is an exception. In How to Pray for a Financial Miracle, Jim hooks you early with his personal story of financial success and failure, showing how God met him at the bottom and walked him into a whole new understanding of money, humility and, most importantly, godly stewardship."  Dave Ramsey - Author Of "The Total Money Makeover" and "EntreLeadership"

"I rarely have time to read books anymore with my intense schedule of media and speaking all over the world. But I was a guest on Jim's radio show. Next his book arrived in the mail. I was moved to bring it with me on my book tour. I read it on a flight to New York. It was marvelous, touching, spiritual, and inspiring. Jim has been through it all and come out on the other side. He has not only stayed positive, faithful, and inspired, his story will inspire YOU! I highly recommend 'How to Pray for a Financial Miracle.' "  --Wayne Allyn Root, The Capitalist Evangelist 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee Author of #1 National Bestseller "The Ultimate Obama Survival Guide" 
"How To Pray For A Financial Miracle is more than a book, but the story of one man's financial struggles and how he overcame them through prayer. I have had Jim Paris as a guest on both my radio and TV programs and his story of deliverance through prayer is refreshing and will give you hope. I believe that those facing a job loss, foreclosure, bankruptcy, or other financial challenge, will find answers through the method of prayer that Jim offers in his book."  George Noory - Host Coast To Coast AM & Beyond Belief What happens when a 'financial expert' goes bankrupt?  After becoming a published author, TV personality, and radio host, James L. Paris loses everything when his accountant (his own brother) embezzled millions and wiped him out. Paris says he was so depressed that he planned out his own suicide. He shares his gripping story and how God revealed to him 'How To Pray For A Financial Miracle.' In this book you will learn the spiritual lessons that Paris says it took him seven years in a financial valley to uncover. "I've always said that the best teachers are storytellers, and in the financial world, there aren't a lot of good storytellers! Jim Paris is an exception. In How to Pray for a Financial Miracle, Jim hooks you early with his personal story of financial success and failure, showing how God met him at the bottom and walked him into a whole new understanding of money, humility and, most importantly, godly stewardship."  Dave Ramsey - Author Of "The Total Money Makeover" and "EntreLeadership" Is it legitimate to pray for a financial blessing?
Does God answer financial prayers today? How can we enlist God's help in solving our financial problems? How to pray when you need a financial miracle. How prayer will lead to solutions to life's most difficult financial challenges. Jim shares his own method of prayer that he believes God revealed to him during his personal financial collapse.  You will be inspired as you read Jim's personal testimony and the multiple miracles he has witnessed in his own life.  Most people do everything but pray when they are going through a financial trial.   How To Pray For A Financial Miracle provides readers with immediate direction and guidance on how to seek God. Whether you are facing a job loss, foreclosure, bankruptcy, or any financial trial, you will find answers, and the key to your own financial miracle, through prayer. You Will Learn A Life Changing Prayer Method -

Genres: Nonfiction, Religion

173 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 30, 2012

About the author

Editor In Chief of Christian Money.com

I was born in a suburb of Chicago on January 23, 1965. I am the author of more than twenty books including; Money Management for Those Who Don't Have Any, Living Financially Free, The 10 Day Financial Breakthrough, The Christian Financial Crisis, and Absolutely Amazing Ways To Save Money on Everything. My website is Christian Money.com. I began my career in the financial industry in 1986, initially working for a small regional brokerage firm and then for PaineWeber. In 1987 I was recruited by Delta First Financial, Inc., partially owned by infomercial guru Charles J. Givens. I became Vice President of Delta First Financial within two years and was managing more than 50 stockbrokers. While serving as Vice President, I was invited to guest host the Charles J. Givens radio show. Later, I became the regular guest host for Givens, doing about 50% of the broadcasts for a two year period. I wrote My first book, "Financial Boot Camp for Christians" in 1992. That same year I started my own radio and tv programs which were syndicated nationwide. My books had sales exceeding a million copies between 1992 and 2002 according to Christian Retail figures. I have appeared as a frequent guest on The 700 Club and numerous other national programs, including Marlin Maddoux Point of View.

Reviews

[Sirena · Rating 1 out of 5]

The title is quite misleading. There was no prayer to be found. This was more of an autobiography and a sales pitch more than anything else. He provided guidelines on how to pray -- which I think most people know how to do -- but no actual prayer. I skimmed thru most of it. What a waste of 90 min.

[Edna · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful

This book felt like exactly what I’ve been missing from my money story. I’ve taken so many courses and tried manifestation techniques but I think at the end of the day the only one that can make my story beautiful and worth is God. I’m so glad I found this book. Thank you!

[Alva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring story and practical guide

I truly enjoyed the book for its practical guide to pray for financial help as is similar in Ignatian spiritual exercises. Plus the totally unique but relatable story he shares of his life was helpful.

[Narresh · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read better autobiography

If I wanted to read a motivational book I get Tony Robbins. I was expecting a prayer guide book not an autobiography about someone's personal financial failures.

[John Tatum · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a natural speed reader, so this book was a very quick read for me. An "average" reader can probably read it in a couple of hours. This is no "Trinity Broadcasting Network - Pentecostal 'name it and claim it' Prosperity Gospel" type of book. This is a book written by a Christian man who was a musician, moved into many businesses outside of music, was bankrupted by his own biological brother's embezzlement...and survived with a loving wife and three loving children. Times of trial, times of depression and suicidal thoughts. These events were so traumatic he was diagnosed with PTSD. But when times were the "best" or the "worst" he always went to God in prayer. He realized that GOD ALWAYS ANSWERS PRAYERS...and sometimes that answer is "NO". But he gives great Biblical advice in proper stewardship of what God gives you financially. I could not recommend this book more.

Plus you can't beat the price. As I am writing this it is FREE FOR PURCHASE (not a "Kindle Prime Borrow" book), but free to anyone who goes to Amazon and clicks "Buy" if you would like the Kindle version...and the print version is not too expensive either.

I am not an "e-book" reader that much because of visual problems related to reading an electronic format (with my vision I can detect the 60 cycle "flicker" in American Alternating Current, and I also have photophobia)...so I prefer the "printed page" whenever possible. But even enduring that for the half-hour or less that it took me to read, was not too unpleasant.

Nobody has an excuse to at least read this book. It is not "preachy", this is a "financial adviser" who happens to be Christian and believes in a "higher power"...he is not a "Pastor". So even an Atheist/Agnostic/Secular Humanist could gain major financial perspectives from this book. Faith is not a prerequisite, but it helped him in the darkest of times, so that is why it is geared to a more "faith based" audience, no matter what faith that may be, or what you call your "higher power".

I just realized the time it took me to thoughtfully write out this review, was longer than it took me to read this well written and easy to understand book. Think of it as a "mini-biography" of a man, that co gains lessons that you can learn from.

Again, I could not recommend it more.

[Virginia Welch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book.

It is:

1) Easy to read; not a lot of erudite financial terms
2) Easy to follow his thought process
3) Filled with anecdotes
4) Believable
5) Entertaining
6) Backed by scripture
7) A quick read
8) Riveting -- that is, if you have ever faced really serious financial issues
9) Relevant

10) And this is why I'm not giving it five stars: It is in serious need of a go-over by a competent editor. Sorry, Jim. Your business partner Bob Yetman may know money, but he is not an editor. The editorial problems in this book are like sitting in the front pew listening to your favorite evangelical speaker, but throughout the entire sermon his fly is open. When the sermon's over--no matter how enlightening--all you remember is the squirm factor.

[Doug J · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great resource.

This is a great book to give people hope in the future. Mr Paris lost everything and through his faith he was able to regain sanity and happiness.

Worth reading whether you struggle with finances or not.