Nick Harrison - Power in the Promises: Praying Gods Word to Change Your Life

Nick Harrison is a man of the Word, the Word God promises wont return void, that will accomplish his purposes, that is the power of God unto salvation. There is something living and dynamic about the Word, and Nick taps into it, fashioning it into daily prayers that can change a life and infuse it with power. I dont know about you, but thats an offer I cant pass up.

Jerry B. Jenkins, novelist and biographer; owner, Christian Writers Guild

I confess Im a Nick Harrison fan. His previous work, Magnificent Prayer, is a daily dose of divine perspective in my life, and I cant imagine anyone will be disappointed by his latest, Power in the Promises.

Chip Ingram, senior pastor, Venture Christian Church; president, Living on the Edge; author, True Spirituality, Good to Great in Gods Eyes, and The Invisible War

Nick Harrisons Power in the Promises is a great reminder that a life built on the promises of God is a life that cannot fail.

Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship; author, Victory in Spiritual Warfare and Kingdom Man

Open these pages and you will be transformed! Gods goodness to us radiates through his promises. You will experience renewed hope and joy as you discover afresh his unconditional love for you.

Glenna Salsbury, author, Heavenly Treasures, More Heavenly Treasures, and The Art of the Fresh Start

Gods promises are the believers birthright, but how easily theyre neglected or forgotten! Nick Harrison serves them up afresh in this terrific catalogue of divine assurances, arranged so everyone can easily match their current need to just the right promise. To read Power in the Promises is to be refreshed and built up.

Joe Dallas, author, The Game Plan and Desires in Conflict

Nick Harrison wants us to face the roughest moments of life with Gods promises on our lips and faith in our hearts. You will find Power in the Promises to be a unique blessing and useful tool for staying strong in the Lord.

Jim Cymbala, pastor, The Brooklyn Tabernacle

One of our finest contemporary devotional writers, Nick Harrison now gives us a powerful and transforming work based on the promises and affirmations of Scripture. You cannot read Power in the Promises even once without experiencing a new joy and excitement in your life journey as you learn to anchor your faith on Gods Word and discover that the anchor does indeed hold.

B. J. Hoff, author, The American Anthem Series and The Emerald Ballad Series

Nick Harrison writes with clarity, passion, and commitment about something that affects everyone: Is God going to be there for us during the difficult passages of life? And his answer is a resounding yes, the God who loves us and gave himself for us has promised not only to stand by his word, but stand by us, come what may. This is that great sort of book that heals the broken spirit and puts the heart back in men and women of faith.

Murray Pura, pastor; author, Rooted, Streams, and Majestic and Wild

Like Nick Harrison, we have seen the power of Scripture to transform, redeem, and empower a life. Nick has made it so easy to apply Gods Word to real life, making Power in the Promises a must-have for every person who wants the best God desires for his or her life.

Pam and Bill Farrel, authors, A Couples Journey with God and Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti and 36 others

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Power in the Promises

Copyright 2013 by Nick Harrison

ePub Edition December 2013: ISBN 978-0-310-33722-5

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Harrison, Nick.

Power in the promises : praying Gods word to change your life / Nick Harrison. 1st [edition].

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Includes bibliographical references and index [if applicable].

ISBN 978-0-310-33721-8 (softcover)

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Im a lover of good quotes, as readers of my previous books can attest to. To find these gems, I scour a lot of books and websites, many of which dont always offer a citation of which of the authors books is being quoted. One of the best sites Ive found for quotes is www.ochristian.com. If you enjoy the many quotes in Power in the Promises I think youll want to visit this useful site. Nick Harrison

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This is for Beverly, the one true love of my life.

CONTENTS

God Places Zeal in My Heart and Tempers It Over Time So That It Burns Long and Strong

And now, Lord God, keep forever the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house. Do as you promised.

2 SAM. 7:25

Not one word has failed of all [the Lords] good promises.

1 KINGS 8:56

For no word from God will ever fail.

LUKE 1:37

For no matter how many promises God has made, they are Yes in Christ.

2 COR. 1:20

He who promised is faithful.