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Praying for America: 40 Inspiring Stories and Prayers for Our Nation
Discover how to pray powerful prayers for God to bless and unite America in this inspiring guide from the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church.
The most patriotic thing you can do for America is pray for America. In times of division and disaster, our country has a long history of turning to God. Robert Jeffress, the senior pastor of a 14,000-member church in Dallas, Texas, and a Fox News contributor, believes it should be no different today. "When we seek God's help and pray about the issues that affect our lives," writes Jeffress, "we influence the fate of our families, our churches, and our nation. It has happened before in history, and it can happen again."
Each chapter of this uplifting book includes an inspiring story demonstrating the power of faith in the life of our nation, a prayer, and a relevant passage of Scripture to inspire and encourage you in praying intently for our country. In these increasingly divided times, Praying for America will serve as a very necessary and timely reminder that "In God, we trust."
The most patriotic thing you can do for America is pray for America. In times of division and disaster, our country has a long history of turning to God. Robert Jeffress, the senior pastor of a 14,000-member church in Dallas, Texas, and a Fox News contributor, believes it should be no different today. "When we seek God's help and pray about the issues that affect our lives," writes Jeffress, "we influence the fate of our families, our churches, and our nation. It has happened before in history, and it can happen again."
Each chapter of this uplifting book includes an inspiring story demonstrating the power of faith in the life of our nation, a prayer, and a relevant passage of Scripture to inspire and encourage you in praying intently for our country. In these increasingly divided times, Praying for America will serve as a very necessary and timely reminder that "In God, we trust."
208 pages, Hardcover
Published June 2, 2020
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Robert Jeffress
126 books83 followersDr. Robert Jeffress is senior pastor of the 16,000-member First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, and is a Fox News contributor. His daily radio program, Pathway to Victory, is heard on more than 1,000 stations nationwide, and his weekly television program is seen in 195 countries around the world. Jeffress has appeared on many media outlets, such as Fox & Friends, Hannity, Good Morning America, and Real Time with Bill Maher. He is the author of more than 30 books, including Not All Roads Lead to Heaven, Choosing the Extraordinary Life, 18 Minutes with Jesus, What Every Christian Should Know,and The 10. He lives in Dallas.
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April 18, 2021
I was intrigued by the title, Praying for America. The author was new to me, so I thought. After letting the book sit for a couple weeks. I just happen to have a conversation about another book laying across from it on my shelf and after talking to the other person I realized that I had listened to him on TBN.
Well, Praying for America, continued to stay on my shelf, until I started working on The National Day of Prayer event for my church and recording an episode for my podcast. That's when I picked it up. It was like Holy Spirit had been leading me to it and I wasn't listening just looking. Have that ever happened to you? Well I am so happy I picked it up an began reading. It was so interesting until I had to finish it.
Each chapter is packed with historical events that are evident in our culture today. It's written with words of encouragement to pray about different topics for America as they relate to religious freedom and our freedom of speech. Scriptures and a prayer are included in each chapter. It's an easy read in which the prayers can be implemented immediately.
Saints, it's a cry to all that it's time to pray and mobilize in Christ Jesus for the next generation before all is lost.
Well, Praying for America, continued to stay on my shelf, until I started working on The National Day of Prayer event for my church and recording an episode for my podcast. That's when I picked it up. It was like Holy Spirit had been leading me to it and I wasn't listening just looking. Have that ever happened to you? Well I am so happy I picked it up an began reading. It was so interesting until I had to finish it.
Each chapter is packed with historical events that are evident in our culture today. It's written with words of encouragement to pray about different topics for America as they relate to religious freedom and our freedom of speech. Scriptures and a prayer are included in each chapter. It's an easy read in which the prayers can be implemented immediately.
Saints, it's a cry to all that it's time to pray and mobilize in Christ Jesus for the next generation before all is lost.
June 19, 2020
In less than 150 days, Americans will go to the polls and vote for President and members of Congress and for many state and local leaders. Now, more than ever, Americans need to be praying for God's will to be done. The United States is more divided than ever, and we need to pray for unity, wisdom and guidance not only for our politicians but for ourselves as well.
Dr. Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, has written a 40-day prayer guide, entitled "Praying for America", which includes inspiring stories from America's past, sample prayers and Scripture. Each day covers a different topic of importance in the issues affecting our country during these perilous times.
Since the beginning of 2020, our nation has been experiencing turmoil and trials. We need prayer, individually and as a country. Dr. Jeffress' inspirational book is a reminder of our nation's past, the hopes and dreams of our early leaders. It is a reminder that we all have a responsibility for carrying out God's will by praying for our country and its leaders no matter what our personal opinions are about them.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Hatchette Book Group, as part of their Book Review Blogger Program. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Dr. Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, has written a 40-day prayer guide, entitled "Praying for America", which includes inspiring stories from America's past, sample prayers and Scripture. Each day covers a different topic of importance in the issues affecting our country during these perilous times.
Since the beginning of 2020, our nation has been experiencing turmoil and trials. We need prayer, individually and as a country. Dr. Jeffress' inspirational book is a reminder of our nation's past, the hopes and dreams of our early leaders. It is a reminder that we all have a responsibility for carrying out God's will by praying for our country and its leaders no matter what our personal opinions are about them.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Hatchette Book Group, as part of their Book Review Blogger Program. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
July 26, 2020
In Praying for America, Robert Jeffress explored how to pray for America and how we as a nation we have forgotten God, and how we need to turn back to God. He explained how we have lost the love of loving God, ourselves, and we have stopped loving our neighbors. He revealed the truth in Psalms 9:17 that the nations that don’t believe and love God will perish. He explored the history of Abraham Lincoln and in 1863, he issued a National Day of Prayer and fasting after Fredericksburg during the Civil War. Lincoln believed that event was the result of America’s sins and how they have forgotten God. In the book, he explored the topics of: God’s will, religious freedom, our president and leaders, troops, law enforcement, debt problems, education, pure sexuality, fatherless children, our jobs, and much more. Each chapter contained a story from history, a prayer, and a scripture verse.
One of my favorite chapters was the chapter on the voiceless. Robert shared the story of Gianna and how in 1976 she was conceived by a teenage mother and her boyfriend. Her mother decided to have an abortion and he described the procedure that normally happens. Gianna ended up surviving at 29 weeks was born and weighed 2.75 pounds. The abortionist wasn’t there yet and the nurse had her transferred to the hospital. She did suffer a lack of oxygen and she developed cerebral palsy. She was placed in emergency foster care and Penny ended up raising her and praying over her life. She was able to learn to walk without the use of a walker or leg braces and she ran two marathons. He shared how in America we murder an average of three thousand babies and thousands more are killed with oral contraceptives. He encouraged readers to pray for our leaders and for us to become the voice for the voiceless and to reach out to pregnant mothers and help them.
I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who is ready to pray for America and that should be everyone in this nation. As we all know, we are still struggling with covid-19 and protests and injustice going on in our nation. I also liked how he dealt with the topic of corrupt cops and he made a point that we need to dealt with the on a case by case basic, same as if it was a bad pastor or parent. He also shared how we need to pray for them and to obey law enforcement and only to disobey them if they are causing us to do something sinful. I believe this book was written for a time as this to where we can all learn to humble ourselves and pray. I immensely loved how he covered a number of topics from our leaders to our own family and our community. I loved how he included countless stories in the book and he taught readers history and what we can take away from it and how to pray and change it for the future.
"I received this book free from the publisher, Faithwords for my honest review.”
One of my favorite chapters was the chapter on the voiceless. Robert shared the story of Gianna and how in 1976 she was conceived by a teenage mother and her boyfriend. Her mother decided to have an abortion and he described the procedure that normally happens. Gianna ended up surviving at 29 weeks was born and weighed 2.75 pounds. The abortionist wasn’t there yet and the nurse had her transferred to the hospital. She did suffer a lack of oxygen and she developed cerebral palsy. She was placed in emergency foster care and Penny ended up raising her and praying over her life. She was able to learn to walk without the use of a walker or leg braces and she ran two marathons. He shared how in America we murder an average of three thousand babies and thousands more are killed with oral contraceptives. He encouraged readers to pray for our leaders and for us to become the voice for the voiceless and to reach out to pregnant mothers and help them.
I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who is ready to pray for America and that should be everyone in this nation. As we all know, we are still struggling with covid-19 and protests and injustice going on in our nation. I also liked how he dealt with the topic of corrupt cops and he made a point that we need to dealt with the on a case by case basic, same as if it was a bad pastor or parent. He also shared how we need to pray for them and to obey law enforcement and only to disobey them if they are causing us to do something sinful. I believe this book was written for a time as this to where we can all learn to humble ourselves and pray. I immensely loved how he covered a number of topics from our leaders to our own family and our community. I loved how he included countless stories in the book and he taught readers history and what we can take away from it and how to pray and change it for the future.
"I received this book free from the publisher, Faithwords for my honest review.”
June 19, 2021
Dr. Robert Jeffress compiled 40 inspiring stories and prayers on the religious history of the United States.
Each chapter includes an inspiring story demonstrating the power and faith in the life of our nation, a prayer, and a relevant passage of Scripture. This is an encouraging read to see how God providentially brought the United States into existence and is still at work despite how much certain groups are trying to downplay the importance of our Christian heritage.
Each chapter includes an inspiring story demonstrating the power and faith in the life of our nation, a prayer, and a relevant passage of Scripture. This is an encouraging read to see how God providentially brought the United States into existence and is still at work despite how much certain groups are trying to downplay the importance of our Christian heritage.
June 11, 2020
More than a book; a prayer experience which couldn't be more appropriate for today's time. All who spend time within these pages, will see a change in their prayer life and in their country as well.
June 3, 2020
Praying for America
40 Inspiring Stories and Prayers for Our Nation
by Dr. Robert Jeffress
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Pub Date 02 Jun 2020
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In 179, Just fourteen years after America won independence from Britain, with the help of France—our relationship with France had deteriorated. The French Revolution had plunged that nation into godlessness. Churches were closed, crosses were forbidden, and Christian worship was outlawed. In 1798 though President Adams decided to trust in God’s Will and declared March.23.1798 a day of prayer and fasting. Just under a year later on March.06.1799 he declared another day of prayer.
In Praying for America we are reminded We have a responsibility as believers to stand up, push back against evil, and influence the spiritual and moral direction of our country.
Throughout American History, Christianity has had it challenges, and has often times even been attacked and it tells of the men and women who stood up for their beliefs.
Every chapter of this inspiring and uplifting book shares demonstrating faith throughout the history of our nation. Prayer for America is a needed book in the times we live in, times of anger and division.
I give Praying For America five out of five stars!
40 Inspiring Stories and Prayers for Our Nation
by Dr. Robert Jeffress
FaithWords
FaithWords
Christian
Pub Date 02 Jun 2020
I am reviewing a copy of Praying for America 40 Inspiring Stories and Prayers for Our Nation through FaithWords and Netgalley:
In 179, Just fourteen years after America won independence from Britain, with the help of France—our relationship with France had deteriorated. The French Revolution had plunged that nation into godlessness. Churches were closed, crosses were forbidden, and Christian worship was outlawed. In 1798 though President Adams decided to trust in God’s Will and declared March.23.1798 a day of prayer and fasting. Just under a year later on March.06.1799 he declared another day of prayer.
In Praying for America we are reminded We have a responsibility as believers to stand up, push back against evil, and influence the spiritual and moral direction of our country.
Throughout American History, Christianity has had it challenges, and has often times even been attacked and it tells of the men and women who stood up for their beliefs.
Every chapter of this inspiring and uplifting book shares demonstrating faith throughout the history of our nation. Prayer for America is a needed book in the times we live in, times of anger and division.
I give Praying For America five out of five stars!
June 29, 2020
Praying for America by Dr. Robert Jeffress is a book for every Christian heartbroken by the path America is on socially, morally and spiritually. It is a powerful call to prayer at a time when so many of us are struggling for words.
The author outlines 40 areas of American life in need of prayer, guiding us in prayer for things like for truth to prevail, for national unity, for fair elections, for law enforcement, for pure sexuality, for Godly marriages, for the crisis of fatherless children, for the hurting, for those deceived by false religions, for discernment, for victory in spiritual warfare, and for revival.
Each section begins with a story that exemplifies the importance of prayer in that area, then goes to a call for prayer, a bit of history, and finally a prayer and biblical verse.
Dr. Jeffress is pastor of a mega church in Dallas, a noted theologian, a true believer and a voice of hope for Christians and American Christianity today. He is also a great writer.
This is a fearless and hope-filled book that clearly lays out the role Christians have been called to play in American society. It is a wakeup call, and it pulls no punches in pointing out the deceptions Satan is using to being down Christianity in America.
As Christians, we are called to pray, and Praying for America is a wonderful lesson in both the need for prayer and the power of prayer.
This review is based on an advance copy read.
The author outlines 40 areas of American life in need of prayer, guiding us in prayer for things like for truth to prevail, for national unity, for fair elections, for law enforcement, for pure sexuality, for Godly marriages, for the crisis of fatherless children, for the hurting, for those deceived by false religions, for discernment, for victory in spiritual warfare, and for revival.
Each section begins with a story that exemplifies the importance of prayer in that area, then goes to a call for prayer, a bit of history, and finally a prayer and biblical verse.
Dr. Jeffress is pastor of a mega church in Dallas, a noted theologian, a true believer and a voice of hope for Christians and American Christianity today. He is also a great writer.
This is a fearless and hope-filled book that clearly lays out the role Christians have been called to play in American society. It is a wakeup call, and it pulls no punches in pointing out the deceptions Satan is using to being down Christianity in America.
As Christians, we are called to pray, and Praying for America is a wonderful lesson in both the need for prayer and the power of prayer.
This review is based on an advance copy read.
June 22, 2020
This devotional not only gives the reader ideas and topic on how to pray for America and the issues that are relevant in the country, but it also gives interesting historical figures from the past that some people may not know. This gives an entertaining aspect to the Christian books that are used as devotionals.
The book is easy to read, which each chapter only 3-4 pages long, along with a guided prayer at the end of each chapter for deeper thought and help in focusing. Even if you are not a fan of Christian books, the historical figures in it are detailed where most colleges and public schools will not cover in their classes.
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The book is easy to read, which each chapter only 3-4 pages long, along with a guided prayer at the end of each chapter for deeper thought and help in focusing. Even if you are not a fan of Christian books, the historical figures in it are detailed where most colleges and public schools will not cover in their classes.
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July 6, 2020
Praying for America is a Christian living book by author Robert Jeffress.
I believe this book would be great for Christian homeschoolers as it is rich in the history of America. It features how the founding fathers brought prayer to the country and what Christians can do now.
I highly recommend this book as a prayer resource for anyone praying for America.
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I believe this book would be great for Christian homeschoolers as it is rich in the history of America. It features how the founding fathers brought prayer to the country and what Christians can do now.
I highly recommend this book as a prayer resource for anyone praying for America.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
August 9, 2020
History
This is a well written book. It gives stories of our history. Each chapter has a special prayer for the topic of the chapter. I intend to use those prayers in my daily talk with God.
This is a well written book. It gives stories of our history. Each chapter has a special prayer for the topic of the chapter. I intend to use those prayers in my daily talk with God.
July 21, 2022
When I began reading this book, I had little hope for America. This certainly wasn't the nation of my childhood and early adulthood. When I finished the book, I felt a comfort that we can make this a better place to live and through prayer find our way and our nation's path.
January 22, 2025
40 inspiring historical stories and current culture topics that need our prayer. The author did a great job intertwining historical events with messages from the Bible.
As a Christian we (I) should use every opportunity that God gives me to spread His word.
As a Christian we (I) should use every opportunity that God gives me to spread His word.
May 16, 2020
not a fan
July 23, 2020
Whether you like Robert Jeffress or not, his message is right on. Praying for America is this country’s only hope. Book is easy to read each chapter is autonomous.
December 31, 2022
Another good book concerning praying for America. God knows we need His help. Drawing from American history and contemporary events the author develops and concludes with a prayer for America.
August 7, 2024
A challenge to be on my knees!
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