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A celebration of the voices of women of color in prayer Women of color pray and have prayed out of necessity for survival, out of love for the Divine and because we believe in the power of prayer. Prayer has been the prevailing force behind the education of our children, protection and courage for our men, hope for our daughters and the balm that heals sorrows. ―from the Introduction Prayers by women around the world―from China and Japan, to Syria and Ghana―to African American, Asian American, Native American and Hispanic women in the United States including: Teresa Palomo Acosta • Yolanda Adams • Rabi’a Al-Adawiyya • Paula Gunn Allen • Savitri Bess • Mary McLeod Bethune • Irene I. Blea • Sandra Cisneros • Marian Wright Edelman • Rachelle Ferrell • Monique Greenwood • Joy Harjo • Linda Hogan • Patricia Locke • Janice Mirikitani • Toni Morrison • Naomi Quinonez • Della Reese • Cathy Song • Susan L. Taylor • Sojourner Truth • Harriet Tubman • Iyanla Vanzant • Phillis Wheatley • CeCe Winans • Empress Yamatohime ... and many others This beautiful collection of prayers will take you on a journey into the spiritual walk of women of color around the world―including Asia, the Middle East and Africa―as well as Native American, African American, Asian American and Hispanic women in the United States. Through these prayers, poetry, lyrics, meditations and affirmations, you will share in the strong and undeniable connection that women of color share with God. As you delve into the words of unwavering faith, perseverance, resistance, celebration and communion with God and family that fill each page, you will find your ideas about prayer challenged and your own prayer life inspired and renewed.
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: SkyLight Paths; 1 edition (May 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1594730776
ISBN-13: 978-1594730771
Product Dimensions: 5 x 1.5 x 7.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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i gave this book as a gift to my mother, she love it and appericated it, and so do i..its soothing and comforting it allow you to understand whatever you go though in life that god though the blood of jesus allow you to know that you are not alone and once you conqured your trails and troubles on earth god though the blood of christ jesus allow these women to give her testimony about how god have help her though faith and never give up....that is a wonderful gift and blessing...thank you .
This book is a beautiful reminder of the role women play in our world. The faith, strength, and knowledge gained from the prayers are so inspiring.
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