In my blog today, I wanted to share some details about my new book release and how I felt called to write it to help others cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is called “Rest in God; A Prayer Journal” and will be released on September 15, 2020.
The Purpose
In these troubled times, everyone experiences problems, but some feel more overwhelmed, while others seem to bounce back from setbacks and challenges. In the turmoil of life, we often need assurances from a power beyond the physical world. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I needed comfort. So, I devoted myself to prayer to find the strength to face the uncertainty during the lockdown. I felt overwhelmed and stressed and looked for prayers to help me. Also, I started to realize that others probably felt the same way. So, I decided to post prayers online (Twitter) each day for myself and others in hopes of helping us remember that God remains in control.
New Book Release
Prayer is our direct link to our Heavenly Father. The link stands open 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Also, Jesus set the example of praying in His time on earth, so we should follow that example. Our prayers need not be wordy or eloquent. But, if you are not sure what to say, start with the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus gives us this prayer as a tool to help us get started. I want to show others how to pray in my new book, Rest in God, published by Arabelle Publishing. This 222-page pocket-sized book is easy to carry in a purse or briefcase.
Why a Prayer Journal?
The book includes 100 prayers to answer all the daily needs of men and women seeking comfort from God. And, the book also includes 100 meditation scriptures. Besides 100 prayers and scriptures, Rest in God is a journal book where one can note personal prayers and prayer answers. I believe that a prayer journal is an excellent tool to help us see God’s hand in action. When I pray and read scripture, I usually find that a situation or need comes to mind. I write those thoughts down in my prayer journal.
When God answered those requests, I go back and update my journal. Going back and reading the journal years later gives me a clear picture of Christ moving through my life, and it reminds me that God never leaves or forsakes me. For many people, questions may not always have answers, which leads to unrest. A book like, Rest in God, can be a way to help people use prayer and meditation to restore inner peace to those questioning their faith. I believe that God always answers our prayers but not the way we want.
How Prayer Helped Me
Facing the loss of her child, I learned valuable lessons about prayer and the love of God. When my son died, I begged and pleaded with God for nine days, not to let him die, and I did not get the answer I wanted. But, looking back, I see God’s plan more clearly now and understand that my broken heart would allow me to help orphans. Twenty years ago, I founded Orphan Relief Effort, which cares for orphans in Nepal and Myanmar. You can read about my journey on the mission field in my memoir, Turning Mountains into Molehills, available on Amazon. My journey and mission are to be the hands and feet of Christ to others in their struggles. I hope to help my readers build a relationship with God and witness the miracle of answered prayer.
“Pray without ceasing,”
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Details of New Book
My latest book, Rest in God, is available on Amazon and through Barnes & Noble and other online booksellers in September
2020. You can get a copy here: https://rb.gy/cmpxje
ABOUT THE BOOK: Rest in God: A Prayer Journal with 100 Prayers and Scriptures for Daily Needs ISBN: 9780997912685 Release date: September 2020 Publisher: Arabelle Publishing
Prayer:
God of Peace, thank you for holding us firmly when we are broken-hearted. Thank you for standing by our side and allowing us to feel your physical presence when we grieve. Please help us remember in prayer, those who are crushed in spirit and need help to face the future. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Blessings,
Yvonne M. Morgan, author, blogger, and speaker.
Matthew 28:19 “Therefore, GO and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
100% of the proceeds from my book’s sales, Turning Mountains Into Molehills, help the orphans at Orphan Relief Effort, Inc.
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Yvonne, I love your new book and I love that is a journal about prayer. I wish you the best of success in getting others to grow in their prayer life through your simple, yet powerful, creation. 🙂 I enjoy following your blog posts. (Am sharing on twitter.)
Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. God bless
I’m SO happy for you, Yvonne! This looks like a really helpful book that is also inspiring and practical.
Thanks Jessica. I appreciate it and God bless
Thank you for taking the time to write your book. Pray is so vital today. Often I sit before the Lord not finding the words. This is encouraging.
I hope you find it helpful. Thanks so much June. God bless.
What a wonderful book! This is great for gift giving, too. 🙂
I really hope people think like you do and give it as gifts. Thanks and God bless Melissa
What a superb undertaking, Yvonne! Prayer journals, especially when filled with prayers already written down for all types of situations, are tools that are valuable to meet the needs of so many when we simply don’t have the words. God bless you in this, sister!
Thanks Melinda. I hope many find it beneficial in seeing God move in their lives. God bless.
Congratulations on your new release.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thankful for how God is using you, through that loss, to magnify His name and extend His kingdom.
Thanks Ava. I appreciate your kind words. God bless.
How exciting, Yvonne! You may remember how I love to journal and often share about it. Your book sounds amazing! Congratulations dear friend!
Thank you dear Karen. I am excited and hopeful that others will learn how great it is to journal. I love looking back to see how God works in my life. God bless.
This is SO awesome! I am proud of you, and have this on my Amazon Wish List! May God bless the efforts you put into this prayer journal book.
Thank you so much Lisa. I hope you really enjoy it. May the Lord bless you.
What a wonderful ministry of words and prayers! Thank you, Yvonne, for sharing your heart of prayer and your personal journey through unanswered prayers. I know your new book will be a blessing to others who are struggling with the stress and anxiety of this difficult time, as well as the ongoing trials that come our way in this fallen world. May God bless you in this new endeavor! I look forward to reading your new book!
Thank you so very much Melissa. I hope the book will help connect more people to God through prayer. May the Lord continue to bless you
Congratulations! Looks beautiful! And we certainly need prayer and to pray. God bless this effort!
Thanks so much Nancy. God bless