The Cry of Jabez is a short non-fiction book on Jabez, who is briefly mentioned in scripture. I was excited to read the author’s perspective on Jabez and his prayer. Unfortunately, I was deeply disappointed. It was hard for me to engage with the author’s style of writing. Instead of feeling like I was having a discussion with someone, I felt like I had walked into the middle of a lecture. There are parts that have merit, but I much preferred Bruce Wilkinson’s version.

I received a copy from NetGalley, but these are my honest words.

I found this very short book on the prayer of Jabez disappointed. Many years ago I read the Bruce Wilkinson book which made quite an impact on me. This book unfortunately fares badly in the comparison. I felt the use of the KJV bible didn’t help. I feel that a more up to date version may have aid the reader more. The book felt rather like a seminary essay than a book that is meant to be read and help change lives. Along with other reviews, I found the book, dry and lacking in the immediacy that flowed through the Bruce Wilkinson book.

Thank you for this ARC.
This book reminded me so much from an old book also about the Jabez prayer. In this short and direct book, each line, or each 4 to 5 five words of this simple prayer is broken down to many references. It is informative. Some readers will enjoy this more as a reference read.
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This little book has good reminders about prayer, gratitude, resisting temptation, and relying on God. The reminders are organized well, separating the verses about Jabez into distinct points. It's short and easy to read. Additionally, the book has a unique, encouraging voice that really comes through in the writing.

Considering there is already a book by Bruce Wilkinson called "The Prayer of Jabez," I'm not sure if this book has anything new to offer, other than the insight that Jabez does not only mean "honored," but also "heavy" or causing sorrow. As I said though, it still has good reminders, generally. My main qualm with the book, if I am interpreting it correctly, is the statement, "the key obstacle that stands in the way of... the blessings the Father so richly wants to bestow is our failure to ask." That strikes me as rather dangerous to true faith; people who die of cancer don't die because they didn't ask God to heal them or because they didn't have enough faith. I thought that point in the book could have used further clarification or correction. So, this book might be worth buying if you are willing to take some things with a grain of salt and if you don't already have Wilkinson's book on the topic - especially since the current listed price is only $2.99.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the free eARC in exchange for an honest review.