History Makers

by Dutch Sheets, William L. Ford III

In "History Makers", Dutch Sheet and William Ford III reveal how God wants us to connect with the powerful and timeless things He has done in the past so that we can become empowered for the future. We must look to our Christian forefathers and pray for the renewal of the covenants God made with them, building on God's past work to move closer to His ultimate goals for us as a nation and a planet. Now is our chance to connect with the past, shaping the outcome of the future and turning it back in God's direction!

Genres: Christian, Prayer

195 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2004

About the author

Dutch Sheets is an internationally recognized author, gifted teacher, and conference speaker. He travels extensively, challenging believers for passionate prayer and societal reformation. Seeing America experience a sweeping revival and return to its Godly heritage is Dutch’s greatest passion. He is a messenger of hope for America, encouraging believers to contend for awakening. Dutch has written over 23 books, many of which have been translated into over 30 languages. His international bestseller, Intercessory Prayer, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Dutch has pastored, taught in several colleges and seminaries, and served on the board of directors of numerous organizations. He is fondly known to many as Papa Dutch. Treasuring time spent with their family and grandchildren. Dutch and Ceci, his wife of 40 plus years, enjoy quiet walks in the woods, reading, and playing a little golf. They make their home in beautiful South Carolina.

Reviews

[Christopher Lewis Kozoriz · Rating 4 out of 5]

"We can either watch history being made, or we can make it." (Dutch Sheets, History Makers, Page 157)

Too be honest, I found this book to be weird at the beginning and totally off the topic of being a history maker. The reason for this was because both authors went on a prayer expedition to take a cast-iron kettle as a prophetic act around to different United States sites. This kettle had been used by slaves, before abolition, to muffle their prayers, so that their slave owners' could not hear them praying and discipline them. However, I was wrong. I am now convinced that God can use your prayers to heal the past as well as to shape your future, as the sub-title of this book indicates. Jesus even said Himself:

"I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored and you have entered into their labor."

(John 4:38)

Therefore, we are building on the foundations laid by others, specifically our ancestors and forefathers.

I started to weep when praying through the prayers at the back of this book, specifically the prayer that dealt with generational curses, something broke over my life when I prayed this portion of this prayer:

"I stand in the gap for my family, and I ask You to forgive us for opening the door to the destruction in our family and turning away from You." (p. 193)

This is a book that you may find kooky at the beginning, but there is a point to this kookiness; that being that God can indeed change your history and the future history of your family, nation and world through prayer and intercession. Amen.

[Kathryn Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful, inspirational, much to absorb and learn and walk out in my own life.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very interesting historical account of slavery and how prayer brought about it's end. Included in this account of history is the "kettle" used by the slaves to pray into in order to keep their prayer sessions from their owners who would punish them or put them to death for praying!

[David]

Great book, Will is an awesome partner in this as well...