Women Who Move Mountains , livre ebook

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2017 by Sue Detweiler
Published by Bethany House Publishers
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
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Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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ISBN 978-1-4412-3111-6
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Endorsements
“Founding a global ministry probably wouldn’t have happened if I didn’t have a godly wife who knows how to pray, and it would not have expanded as far as it has without an army of intercessors. Sue Detweiler is a godly wife with many years of ministry experience who knows how to communicate with her heavenly Father. I would encourage you to read this book and become an intercessor for your family, your church, and God’s kingdom.”
—Dr. Neil T. Anderson, founder and president emeritus, Freedom in Christ Ministries
“Sue Detweiler is simply extraordinary! A gifted woman of God who serves with both grace and godly wisdom, she is a person of courage, integrity, transparency, and faithfulness to the call of the Lord in her life. She sees beyond what may seem to be the impossible and goes forward in Christ, realizing that His promise makes all things possible through prayer! Having known Sue for more than fifteen years, I have developed a deep respect for her zeal for the Lord, her family, the lost, and the extended body of Christ. The Lord has called Sue to great significance and purpose.”
—Glenn C. Burris, president, The Foursquare Church
“If there is one thing I know about Sue Detweiler, it is that she is a woman of fierce faith. Her passion for God and her desire for women to live with confidence, boldness, and grace is core to who she is and oozes from the pages of this book. Grounded in Scripture and complemented by personal stories, Women Who Move Mountains will inspire and provoke you to be all God has designed you to be.”
—Jenni Catron, leadership coach and author, The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership
“This comprehensive manual will greatly help the reader to understand the character and ways of God.”
—Joy Dawson, international Bible teacher, author, and YWAM missionary
“We are never finished when it comes to learning about prayer. There is always something new and fresh God wants to teach us. In her engaging book Women Who Move Mountains , Sue Detweiler reminds us of the transforming power of prayer and the joy of humbly coming to God in every area of our lives. This heart-lifting book will refresh your prayer life and take you deeper still in what the Bible has to teach us about prayer.”
—Karol Ladd, author, The Power of a Positive Woman
“Sue Detweiler has written a life-transforming book. The stories of amazing women who have overcome many obstacles by the power of God truly touched my heart. The theme of knowing God intimately recurs in each chapter as she lays out biblical principles and practical applications. Women Who Move Mountains is a must-read for everyone who desires to know God more intimately.”
—Suellen Roberts, founder and president, Christian Women in Media Association
“A passionate invitation to become part of the crowd that cares about knowing the person and power of God in practical ways that transform, heal, and make all things new. Say yes and be awed by the treasure you discover along the way.”
—Pam Vredevelt, licensed professional counselor; inspirational speaker; and author, Empty Arms Journal
“Praying in faith moves fear and obstacles away so prayers can be offered to God fervently and with the assurance that they will be answered. We all need this masterpiece!”
—Thelma Wells, DD, president and CEO, A Woman of God Ministries; author; speaker; professor; and founder, Generation Love-Divine Explosion Conferences
Dedication
To Joy Dawson, who inspired me to have an intimate friendship with God.
To Jack Hayford, who taught me that prayer is invading the impossible.
To Tom White, who inspired me to recognize spiritual attack and fight for unity.
To Larry Lea, who empowered me to pray the Lord’s Prayer.
To Stormie Omartian, who taught me the power of being a praying woman.
To Neil Anderson, who showed me a path of deliverance and freedom in Christ.
To Dutch Sheets, who taught me how to pray with power and purpose.
To Bill Johnson, who inspired me to pray for heaven to invade earth.
To all the amazing women I’ve met, and those I haven’t, who pray with confidence, boldness, and grace.
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Dedication 7
Foreword by Wendy Griffith 11
Acknowledgments 13
PART ONE 15
Introduction 17
1. I Believe 23
Transforming Fear into Faith
2. Learning to Pray with Faith 35
3. I Am Chosen 39
Transforming Rejection into Calling
4. Learning to Pray with Conviction 53
5. I Am Healed 59
Transforming Brokenness into Wholeness
6. Learning to Pray Healing Prayers 71
7. I Am Honored 75
Transforming Shame into Grace
8. Learning to Pray with Grace 86
9. I Am Secure 91
Transforming Anxiety into Peace
10. Learning to Pray with Peace 102
11. I Am Transformed 109
Transforming Sadness into Joy
12. Learning to Pray with Joy 121
13. I Am Empowered 126
Transforming My Perfectionism by Coming into His Presence
14. Learning to Pray in God’s Presence 136
15. I Am Humble 141
Transforming Entitlement into Humility
16. Learning to Pray with Humility 153
17. I Am Bold 157
Transforming Timidity into Boldness
18. Learning to Pray with Boldness 169
19. I Am Expectant 175
Transforming Disappointment and Loss into Hope
20. Learning to Pray with Hope 187
21. Becoming a Woman Who Moves Mountains 191
PART TWO 195
Introduction 197
21 Days to Spiritual Breakthrough 199
Guidelines for Taking a Spiritual Retreat 243
Guidelines for Fasting 248
Notes 253
Back Cover 257
Foreword
I love mountains and I love climbing them! I can’t remember a time when I didn’t relish the adventure of being out in nature and the challenge of getting to the top. In recent years, my love for climbing has taken me to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 ft.) in Africa and Everest Base Camp (17,598 ft.) in Nepal. High elevation trekking is one of the hardest but most thrilling things I’ve ever done.
But what do we do when those mountains are not just for climbing, but they are very real obstacles, hindrances, or problems blocking our way forward—blocking the blessings that God has stored up for us but that seem impossible to grasp because of the mountain or mountains in our way.
We do what Jesus said we should do. We tell the mountain to MOVE!
Jesus said, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:20 NIV ).
Years ago, I was in line for a position I’d hoped and prayed would open up. When the job finally became available, I was sure they’d pick me! I felt it was a perfect fit for me, but no call came. But God in His mercy gave me a vision. I saw a large pile of debris like you’d see after a storm (twigs and tree limbs) piled twelve feet high and twelve feet wide. It was totally impenetrable.
Somehow, I knew exactly what the vision meant! There was something blocking me from this position, something hindering management from seeing me in this role.
I knew I had to pray and tell it to move. Although I felt a little ridiculous, I called a friend and asked if she’d join me to move a mountain out of my way. After dark, we met outside the building, and we prophetically pushed that pile of debris out of the way. We declared it done and no longer able to hinder God’s perfect will for me. The very next morning I got the call—and I got the job! And the rest is history.
In Women Who Move Mountains, Sue Detweiler takes us on a journey, where we learn to speak to the mountains of fear, discouragement, loss, pain, or whatever it is that’s hindering us from moving forward with God, and then watch it move in the name of Jesus! You have the power. It only takes a mustard seed of faith. The same God who made the mountains and made them for climbing gave us the power to move them by our prayers! So get your hiking boots on because you’re about ready to climb high