Preparations for a Move of God ... In Your Life

by Sandra G. Kennedy

The biblical principles in the book reveal:how to acquire foundational principles of genuine faith, how to apply the Word of God to your life situations and see them change, how to walk by faith and not by sight, how to grow in the things of God and walk in victory, and how to move from mental assent to heart knowledge of God's Word.

71 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2009

Reviews

[Gary · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sandra Kennedy has been the "pastor" of Whole Life church in Augusta, GA for some time. I've been here since 1983 and I believe she has been the leader of that church at least since that time. I've heard portions of her sermons on TV from time to time and know that she promotes a "name it, claim it" theology, positive confession, and stresses that healing is God's will for all and that "with His stripes we are healed" means physical healing rather than (or at least not also) spiritual healing (salvation from our sins). So I have dismissed her teachings. But after reviewing similar teaching from Joel Osteen and other false teachers I decided to read some of her books. In this book I was pleased to find at least a Gospel message presented rather clearly. "If Jesus is the Sin of God, He should be Lord of every facet of our lives." A wonderful confession! "If we truly believe that Jesus is the Son of God, we will heed what He has said to us. We will obey His Word." An excellent confession! Then the Gospel: "If our faith concerning our eternal destiny is in our own righteous efforts, we will end up in hell; however, if our faith is in the blood of Jesus and His righteousness, we will end up in heaven (Ephesians 2:8)." If she ended her book there, it would have only been a tract but it would have been a good and useful one. But Sandra Kennedy must add to salvation something I suppose she feels it lacks. She believes faith is not just faith in Christ's substitutionary death on the cross but must include faith in healing, gaining worldly wealth and influence, and earthly possessions. She began to take on the same message of Joel Osteen. Here's some examples: "Faith is the substance whereby we get things from the unseen to the seen. . . . God has already created everything we need in the spiritual realm. He is just waiting for us to call what we need from the spirit realm into the natural realm." This dangerous heresy acknowledges God's power but places that power in man's hands or at least words. She says, accurately, that God has given us the "measure of faith" but does not even mention faith for salvation but instead focuses on these "needs": healing, financial breakthrough, deliverance from habits, and any other need we may have to be "victorious". Like Osteen she harps on never talking negatively and only making positive confessions. Toward the end of the book she gets bolder in her positive confession strategy: "All we have to do is what our Father did: call those things that be not as though they were." Oh! Is THAT all! What audacity! I am sure she would think that a good thing. But we are NOT the Father and NEVER will have His power to create ANYTHING! She likens such creative miracles as calling in a dog from the backyard: "Church, All that we need - health, money, security, favor, wisdom, peace, joy - is in the "backyard". All we have to do is call it in and wait for it to come!" But let me go back to the beginning of the book to share my most serious criticism of Sandra Kennedy's ministry: She says, "If we truly believe that Jesus is the Son of God, we will heed what He has said to us. We will obey His Word. We will not dare to go against what He has commanded." Dear Ms. Kennedy, read 1 Timothy 2:11-14. Are you obeying this Word of God? How about 1 Corinthians 14:34-37? Women can be brilliant and Godly but one thing they cannot be, according to Scripture, is be a pastor. #forhereticalresearchonly

[Cassie Kelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Preparation is something that humans do all the time. We prepare for weather, emergencies, and so much more. So why is it that we never really prepare for God, let alone a movement in our lives and the world? This small book takes the time to ask several key questions that we must answer in order to prepare ourselves for a movement of God in our lives.

With basic questions like do we believe Jesus is the Son of God to more difficult inquiries about faith and it’s role in your life, this book encourages you to delve into the intricacies of your beliefs. The practical steps will help you to prepare for an encounter with God. I would recommend this book to those who desire to meet God intimately and personally but who don’t know how. The basic teachings in this book are good for almost everybody who want to grow in their faith and their closeness with God.

[Noah Ford · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is a short read. It has small nuggets that one has to hunt for within its transcript. The text is relevant; however, the author is not relatable. Furthermore, the text is not cohesive. The text jumps around too much. Additionally, the text is filled with undertones of the authors personal/professional agenda. I do not recommend this book.