Mary J. Nelson

Praying for the Cure by Mary Nelson is a wonderfully inspirational book. As noted in the full title, it is a powerful prayer guide and indeed it is! The author, herself a cancer survivor, has written an exceptional book of prayers for those who have been diagnosed with cancer. Each chapter is written as a personal word from God Himself and ends with a number of specific prayers that relate to that particular chapter's theme and are based on a passage of scripture. The chapters are profound truths solidly based on God's Word and the work He has done on our behalf and are intended to bring hope, comfort and ultimately increase one's faith and trust in a loving God. Although stated to be a comfort for those afflicted with cancer, the book would be an encouragement to anyone going through a difficult circumstance. Just to read the first sentence of the book, "My child, you are not alone" is a comforting reassurance to one whose heart may be broken. Praying for the Cure is a dynamic resource for those in need of an infusion of hope and grace into a challenging situation.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing in exchange for my honest review.… (mer)