Answered Prayer: The Faithfulness of God Made Manifest

by Jim Wilson, Lisa Just

Jim Wilson prayed his first real prayer at a Youth for Christ meeting on the night of October 18, 1947. He was introduced to the Father through Jesus Christ, and his life was changed. He describes his prayer life since as sometimes strong, sometimes wavering, “but always to the God who is always faithful.” The quality of our spiritual life depends on the closeness of our walk with God. A major component of that walk is prayer. 1 Thess. 5:17 tells us to “pray constantly.” We are in a spiritual war, and God is our source of spiritual nourishment, protection, and direction. Via prayer we make our needs known, ask help for others, praise Him for victories, confess our defeats, and, most importantly, have fellowship with Him. In Answered The Faithfulness of God Made Manifest, you will learn what the Bible teaches about prayer, study its examples of answered prayer, and read Jim’s personal stories from seven decades of walking with the Lord. “My prayer is that this book will help you get into the habit of praying. You may be surprised at the results. As I look back at my own history and all the answers God has provided, I wonder that I am not praying every minute of the day.” – Jim Wilson “Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” (Psalm 91:14-16)

Genres: Theology, Christian

152 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2021

About the author

Jim Wilson has worked as a pastor and director of Community Christian Ministries (Moscow, Idaho) for over forty years. Before that, he served in the Navy as an officer for nine years and then with Officer's Christian Fellowship for another twelve years. Jim has authored a number of books, including How to Be Free from Bitterness, and is well-known for his practical Bible teaching on relationships and evangelism. He was married to his wife, Bessie, from 1952 until her death in 2010, and is the father of four, grandfather of fifteen (one of whom is in heaven), and great-grandfather of twenty-five and counting.

Reviews

[ValeReads Kyriosity]

Lots of great stories of God's faithfulness, but...no is also an answer, and He's also faithful when the answer is no. I get that "Thy will be done" shouldn't be used as an escape hatch for when we don't really have enough faith to pray big, but it is something we should pray with a faith that's big enough to receive both pleasant and hard providences with gratitude. That seemed like a missing piece in this book.

[Jim Becker]

Some of the stories here you will have read in his biography. But still a nice focus on prayer.

[Thomas Carpenter]

So good, and very convicting — especially for us modern Reformed folks. I pray to lead my family in this kind of faith in God.

[Lori]

I probably wouldn't hand this book to just anyone. There is nothing theologically wrong with what Jim says, however, I can see some believers taking this book and making it a formula, if I do....then God will give me what I pray for.
I appreciated the admonition to pray for local churches and their pastors, I appreciated the reminder to pray Paul's prayers. The stories of God's faithfulness to the Wilson family help me to remember that God is also faithful to me.

[Melissa]

An enjoyable, easy-to-read, and practical book on prayer interweaving biblical truths and teaching with encouraging testimonies of faith and answered prayer. Accessible to any denomination in the true faith of Jesus Christ.

[Kevin Godinho]

Refreshing.

[Mairin Schuman]

An encouraging read seeing how God honored Mr. Wilson’s “childlike” faith through answered prayer. Made me want to submit even the little things to the Lord!

[Carrie]

I am working through my thoughts on prayer and this book has been a good challenge for me.

[Joseph]

Great.

[Josiah Richardson]

Good. This read like a shorter version of Wilson’s autobiography, chronicling prayers that have been answered throughout his life.