Robin Lee Hatcher shares her heart in this slim volume of prayers. The book got its start in 2009 when she was asked to post prayers in an authors’ email group. These are prayers for anyone who loves Jesus and wants to serve Him. They are prayers that Robin needed to say for herself as well as for others. Above all, they are prayers from her heart, and perhaps they will reveal a little of who she is to those who read them.
“What an eloquent collection of prayers for writers—or for anyone who bears the image of our Creator God. (In other words, everyone!) I especially like the way the prayers are indexed to be used for specific needs, various holidays and other occasions. This is a collection I will turn to again and again for comfort and inspiration.” – Deborah Raney, author of Bridges and the Chandler Sisters Novels
Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of over 95 novels and novellas with more than five million copies of her books in print. She is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Her numerous awards include the RITA® Award, Christy Award, Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, National Reader’s Choice Award, and the Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award, and she is also the recipient of prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from both American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America®. When not writing, she enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, Bible art journaling, reading books that make her cry, watching romantic movies, and decorative planning. A mother and grandmother, Robin makes her home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with a demanding Papillon dog.
What an eloquent collection of prayers for writers—or for anyone who bears the image of our Creator God. (In other words, everyone!) I especially like the way the prayers are indexed to be used for specific needs, various holidays and other occasions. This is a collection I will turn to again and again for comfort and inspiration.
As a writer, there are days when I stare at the computer screen and the words do not come. Even when I pray, all I can say is, “Lord, give me words.”
Robin Lee Hatcher has given me words for days when I have none, and for that I am supremely grateful. If you are a writer, or even if you're not, Robin's prayers may be just the frame your feelings need to open the door of communication between your heart and God's.
In Words Matter, Robin Lee Hatcher has taken prayers she was asked to post for fellow authors and compiled them into a book for all her readers. While most focus on encouragement and the needs of writers, Christians will recognize familiar scripture verses and feel the powerful presence of God. I had to stop several times as I became tearful when I came across trials I was going through and passages that reminded me of being blessed with parents who taught me of God's love.
I received a free Kindle and paperback copy of this book. I volunteered to read it and write a review.
I love this book of prayers! It was primarily written for writers but it will minister to anyone. There are prayers later in the book not geared toward writers which I am just now starting through. I have bought one of these books for a friend and will buy more for Christmas presents. The prayers are beautiful and I recommend this book wholeheartedly. It has been a blessing.