Friday, July 8, 2011

Book Review: "PrayerWalk" by Janet Holm McHenry

  Let's start by saying that, yes, I could use some more prayer walking in my life.  I need more of both, the exercise and the praying.  I'm not always faithful with either of them.  I requested this book from WaterBrook Multnomah publishing hoping that it would give me the motivation that I was lacking.  Unfortunately, at this point, it doesn't seemed to have worked out that way for me.
  I enjoyed this book.  The author gave very good and sound advice.  As a health care professional, I often find myself critical of books that promote an exercise program.  They either are to hard for the average person or they just give unrealistic pictures of success.  This book has kept it real.  It doesn't claim to be the be all, end all of programs.  It just claims to be a great way to get healthy and grow closer to God.
  I think this is a great book for those out there that are just needing a little push.  It teaches you that small changes over time lead to big results.  It also shows the reader that through God, all things are possible, even (gasp) weight loss.
  The only problem I had with the book is that it seems like a no brainer.  Do you really need to read a book about praying while you walk?  I know that's just my jaded persona coming out.  Sometimes it's the obvious things that are the easiest to overlook.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review

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