The Hidden Power of Watching and Praying by Mahesh and Bonnie Chavda

Praying with Expectancyadvance of the Kingdom of God against the
Mahesh and Bonnie Chavda incorporate twelvekingdom of darkness."
phrases taken from the Lord's model prayer inThe book is filled with testimonies telling of God's
their book "The Hidden Power of Watching andprovision of urgent needs in answer to prayer.
Praying." The book is written to inspire andOther illustrations tell of His forgiveness. These
encourage the reader to recognize the power ofstories touched my heart. I found the chapter on
prayer with an expectancy while "offering up atemptation and being delivered from evil helpful. It
sweet smelling aroma" in a sacrifice of prayer toaddresses subjects such as: awakening moral
God the father.conscience, pulling down the strongholds, and
The Chavda's share dramatic experiencesstanding your ground, while watching in prayer.
resulting from corporate prayer. They talk aboutThe final chapters are forceful and uplifting.
specific occasions and life changing incidents whichThe Chavda's writing is persuasive and anointed.
were direct results of waiting and watching inThey exemplify the holiness and reverence of
unified community intercession and supplication.which they write and bear testimony of knowing
They draw from the Old and New Testamentswhat it means to enter into the sacredness of
as they introduce Biblical principles that supportGod's presence.
the significance of fasting and prayer as aPastors, Christian leaders, and layman who are
corporate church body.eager to form a band of intercessors with a
I especially appreciated the sensitivity of Bonnie'sdesire to see prayers answered will be challenged
writing. In a chapter entitled "Do What's Best:to enlist others to join them in corporate prayer
Your Will Be Done" she describes active prayer asas a result of reading "The Power of Watching
"activating what is settled in heaven to be loosedand Praying." A vital call to renewal.
on earth as we align ourselves with God's divineDestiny Image Publishing, Inc.,9780768427479
intent." She puts forward the assumption thatAs reviewed for Midwest Book Review.
"Praying the will of God instigates an aggressive