Stovall Weems - Awakening: A New Approach to Faith, Fasting, and Spiritual Freedom

Praise for
Awakening

I began fasting as a teenager simply out of a hunger for more of God. It was during a fast that I experienced an awakening. This moment propelled me into my calling to preach the gospel. Through these pages, Pastor Stovall Weems challenges the reader to believe God for a Christian life that is not just focused on the glory of someday but on the glory of todayliving in His presence, awakened by His Spirit, and walking in His purpose. Your awakening is not far off! This book will give you the keys to your breakthrough.

J entezen F ranklin , senior pastor of Free Chapel and New York Times best-selling author of Fasting: Opening the Door to a Deeper, More Intimate, More Powerful Relationship with God

There is an awakening simmering in this generation. Its an awakening of power, integrity, and a wholehearted pursuit of Jesus. Nobody embodies these characteristics more than my friend Stovall Weems. If you want your soul to be ignited with the passion it was created to possess, you need to read this book.

S teven F urtick , lead pastor of Elevation Church and author of Sun Stand Still

In order to effectively lead others as a church leader, one of the most important things you will ever do is learn to lead yourself well. In Awakening, Stovall Weems shares some valuable principles to help ensure that your spiritual leadership remains healthy, vibrant, and full of the life and fire of God. The message of Awakening is one that is vital for every church leader, and Im so glad Stovall is sharing these principles with the body of Christ. Awakening will not only encourage you today, but it will also prepare you for tomorrow.

J ohn C. M axwell , author, speaker, and founder of EQUIP Leadership Inc.

Passion. Zeal. Authenticity. These are the characteristics that should describe the life of one who loves God. I want them to describe mine, and if this book is in your hands, then you most likely want the same. There is no one better suited for giving us insight into how to obtain all three than Stovall Weems. His enthusiasm for spiritual things is genuine and contagious. Choosing to read these pages will dramatically transform your walk with the Lord. So wipe your tired spiritual eyes and prepare for your awakening.

P riscilla S hirer , author and Bible teacher

This world will never be changed by passive people. All the greatest accomplishments of humanity have come about through passionate people who werent afraid of what others thought or spoke of them. Awakening, my friend Stovall Weemss book, is a wake-up call to every Christian to get off the sidelines, discover the passion inside of them, and live the extraordinary life God calls them to live.

J ohn B evere , author of Extraordinary: The Life Youre Meant to Live, speaker, and cofounder of Messenger International

We know deep down in our hearts that we really are meant to live in an exciting, passionate, ongoing, head-over-heels relationship with Jesus, but many of us just dont know how to maintain it. In Awakening, Stovall Weems shows us how easy it really is! Thanks for reawakening my soul through this life-changing book!

R obert M orris , senior pastor of Gateway Church

If you want to experience God in a rich, powerful, and passionate way every day, then without a doubt you will want to read Awakening. Knowing God through prayer and fasting can be something that changes you forever. My friend Stovall lives this way daily, and he is revealing secrets that Ive never seen or read before. We all need this book, and we need it now.

R ick B ezet , lead pastor of New Life Church, Central Arkansas

In His own words, Jesus said that He came to earth so that we could experience an abundant life. In other words, the personal and intimate relationship we can have with God should usher in nothing short of extraordinary experiences every single day. Yet far too often, Christians find their relationship with God lacking something. In the pages of Awakening, my close friend Stovall Weems unpacks the power and potential of a revitalized and reenergized relationship with God. And he shows us exactly what it takes for us to remain alert and expectant in our faith so that we will encounter the extraordinary every day!

E d Y oung , pastor of Fellowship Church and author of Outrageous, Contagious Joy

In Awakening, Stovall Weems unpacks the timeless truth that there is power in praying and fasting. Your relationship with God will receive a jolt like youve never experienced before with the practical teaching that is revealed throughout this book. As you read, my prayer is that youll find yourself more excited than ever before about the present and future of your life.

D ino R izzo , lead pastor of Healing Place Church

Stovall Weems is a modern-day prophet. In this groundbreaking book he helps to awaken us to the fact that God wants us to live a radical, passionate Christianity. Jesus did not come to give us a religious obligation but abundant life. I was left with a renewed love and passion for Jesus and a clearer understanding of the privilege and purpose of prayer and fasting. This man lives this message, and read it at your own risk. You will never be the same.

C hristine C aine , director of Equip and Empower Ministries and founder of The A21 Campaign

One of the things I love most is seeing people have a get it moment that changes their life. This book will do that for you. I love the fact that it is both inspirational and informational. Stovalls passion has impacted my life, and through this book, it will impact your life too. Read it and experience an awakening. As Stovall puts it, After an awakening, life is never the same.

J ohn S iebeling , lead pastor of The Life Church, Memphis, Tennessee

At a time when the moral fabric of our generation is eroding and peoples hearts are further and further away from God, Stovall Weems calls us back to God with all of our hearts. In this powerful and timely book, youll be both inspired and informed about the life-transforming power of prayer and fasting. This is a must-read at any stage in your walk with God.

C hris H odges , senior pastor of Church of the Highlands, Birmingham, Alabama

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This book is not intended as a substitute for the advice and care of your physician, and as with any fasting, fitness, diet, or nutrition plan, you should use proper discretion, in consultation with your physician, in utilizing the information presented. The author and the publisher expressly disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects that may result from the use or application of the information contained in this book.

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