Praying for Strangers: An Adventure of the Human Spirit by River Jordan

Praying for Strangers: An Adventure of the Human Spirit by River Jordan

What if there was something you could do-something simple, yet so powerful-that could positively influence others and change your life in the process? Critically acclaimed author River Jordan discovered that very thing...

As 2009 approached, both of River Jordan's sons were about to go off to war-one to Iraq and the other to Afghanistan-and she was planning a family reunion to see them off. All River could do was pray for her sons' safety and hope to maintain her strength, until she unexpectedly came upon the perfect New Year's resolution-one that focused on others instead of herself. She would pray for a complete stranger every single day of the year.

In Praying for Strangers, Jordan tells that the discovery that she made along the journey was not simply that her prayers touched the lives of these strangers (in often astounding ways), but that the unexpected connections she made with other people would be a profound experience that would change her life forever.

“This book drew me back for a second reading so that I could fully delight in someone caring for strangers of all types to reach out and tell them that she would be praying and thinking about them the rest of the day. In a world that seems to have mostly bad news flash constantly before us it was so refreshing to feel you were right there with River as she was telling you about these various people that she encountered along life's daily journey. The author writes of being changed....well I am definitely changed after reading this book. I recommended this book to our ladies reading group and they were as equally challenged as to how they might impact peoples lives on a daily bases to make a positive difference in those around us. It was a FUN evening of discussion and many spoke of sharing this book with friends and family. Would HIGHLY recommend.” Five Star Reader Review

“…The experiences of one woman who prays for strangers everyday, how she knows who to pray for, and the blessing she gets from doing this. It is very inspirational reading. I would recommend this book to others.” Five Star Reader Review

“I loved this book. Reading about the author's real life experiences caused me to change the way I view people with whom I cross paths every day. It's not your "typical" Christian women's book. It's authentic, readable, and challenging! I ordered another copy to share with a friend.” Five Star Reader Review