One Sentence Summary
Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer by Priscilla Shirer is an empowering guide to prayer that helps readers discover the power of specific, targeted prayers while showing how to apply them to everyday life.
Book Genre
This book is an inspirational and practical guide to prayer.
Main Topic of the Book
The main topic of the book is prayer – covering topics such as the power of prayer, why we should pray, how to pray, and what happens when we pray.
Key Ideas
- The Power of Prayer: God wants us to pray, and He is ready to move when we do.
- Prayer Strategy: Priscilla offers a seven-step strategic model for prayer
- Prayer Practices: Priscilla provides different techniques and approaches to prayer.
- Prayer Mentorship: All prayer warriors need friends and mentors to help them along the way.
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
- Part 1: MEDIATE – In this part, Priscilla helps readers lay the foundation for a deeper prayer life by offering guidance on how to meditate on God’s Word and develop the desire to pray.
- Part 2: DEVOTE – This part dives into the power of prayer, sharing practical tools and advice on how to develop a regular prayer routine.
- Part 3: PERSEVERE – In this part, Priscilla offers encouragements to readers to trust in God and stay faithful in prayer. This part also provides an example of a prayer strategy plan and outlines 7 steps for executing it.
- Part 4: PRAY – Priscilla provides different techniques and approaches to prayer, as well as different types of prayer (on our behalf, for others, for situations, etc.). Additionally, this part includes discussion on prayer mentorship and the power of corporate prayer.
Key Takeaways
- Forging a stronger connection with God: Priscilla helps readers connect with God more deeply through prayer, offering guidance on meditation and focusing on God’s presence.
- Developing a practical prayer strategy: Priscilla provides guidance on creating a personalized prayer strategy and outlines 7 steps for executing it.
- Praying with confidence: Priscilla helps readers understand the power of prayer and offers encouragements to stay faithful in prayer.
- Sharing & learning through prayer mentorship: The book also discusses the importance of prayer mentors, who can help sharpen and encourage us on our own prayer journey.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Priscilla Shirer is a New York Times best-selling author, Bible teacher, global conference speaker, and actress. She has written several books and is also the founder and president of Going Beyond Ministries, a women’s ministry aimed at helping individuals grow in their knowledge of God.
Target Audience
This book is aimed at Christians of any denomination who are looking to strengthen their prayer life.
Publisher and First Publication Date
Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer was published by B&H Books in August 2015.