Using the alphabet to pray, August’s Devotional Review, and an announcement.

Devotional Title

“Pray A to Z” written by Amelia Rhodes.

Subtitle

A Practical Guide to Pray for Your Community

How I found this book and why I selected it.

While attending my first writer’s workshop, I was told about Amelia Rhodes’s book. It was a recent release at the time, but the topic fell in line with what I was writing.

A book guiding people to pray for the people in their city.

I had to read what she wrote. One, to see if I was on the right path. Second, to see if I was writing something different enough from hers to be set apart. (Not the typical reason someone picks up a devotional or prayer book. But in the industry of writing, it is a must to know what others in your same subject have written.)

What did I love about it?

This book covers topics you would think of and more, to pray for any town, city, or suburb. The topics are relevant issues written with grit for the truth of what needs to be prayed.

As the title says, “A to Z,” she has five topics of prayer covered per letter. The first three topics are for praying over the people, and the second two are for praise and worship of God for all He is doing.

What didn’t I like about it?

Umm, I really like it.

Who would want it?

Pray A to Z is a great communal guide of prayer for those looking for something extra as they open/close their weekly bible studies, small group gatherings, or with friends who want to meet and add some prayer for their community to their connection time.

It is a great go-to for praying by topic over a situation in your community. Rhodes encourages readers to be brave and invite another to pray alongside them.

Who would not want it?

I feel this is geared toward women, but men will be delighted at how it addresses many relatable situations.

For someone who wants a rhythm built in, like the calendar dates, this would not be their jam.

Did it bear fruit?

Yes, it provides the wordI found it to be a great go-to prayer guide. So when I need help on what to pray for a topic, I can pick it up and be inspired.

Fun announcements! Plural!

I have TWO announcements–coming up! Mum’s the word—for now—sorry for the tease!

But here are a couple of photos to keep you wondering! Apparently, I am so excited about these I can not decide if they are surprises or announcements. LOL

Please do tell:

Dear Reader,

How are you liking the devotional/prayer book reviews? I plan to choose, more often, ones that fit the category of praying for our cities. Any feedback, please share in the comments!

I look forward to hearing from you.

Two more posts till my first anniversary of weekly blogging! I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have!

Until next week, keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,

Michele Marie Weisman

PS The package arrived today! If you can’t see it from the photo, it is from London!

Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash (mums)