Product Description

Get Ready to Receive
God’s Extra-Dimensional Blessings.

A popular new catch phrase of our times, often heard after inquiring about someone’s welfare, is the enthusiastic response, “Blessed and highly favored!” Yet many of us–even those who use this expression so readily–don’t really lead a lifestyle that reflects God’s blessings.

It’s not that such blessings aren’t ours to receive; the Bible clearly teaches that it is the Father’s perfect will to give us the kingdom. The problem, says author, speaker, Bible teacher Michelle McKinney Hammond, is that we don’t know how to fully access His good and generous gifts.

What does God require of those He chooses to use and bless? Join McKinney Hammond as she takes a fresh, spirited look into the lives of several Bible characters who were highly favored in God’s eyes and shows us how to: Appeal to God’s heart, remain sensitive to His voice, believe Him for the impossible, submit to and rest in His plan, live before Him with a servant’s heart

Prepare to crawl into God’s lap and experience His highest blessings as your own.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #235544 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08-21
• Released on: 2001-08-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

From Publishers Weekly
What is the difference between living as a casual follower of God and being set apart by God to receive blessings? Could it be that God gives directions, instructions even, on how to receive his highest blessings? Author and speaker Hammond (What to Do Until Love Finds You and Secrets of an Irresistible Woman) shares her discoveries on this often-hazy principle in this enthusiastic guide for women. Citing Mary, the mother of Jesus, as the only woman in the Bible to be singled out as "blessed and highly favored," Hammond shines the spotlight into Mary's heart as she was called upon to bear and rear Christ. According to Hammond, Mary's willingness to obey God, to do things His way, paved the path to true blessing for this unwed mother. In a conversational tone, Hammond outlines the importance of living solely for God, developing a listening spirit that discerns truth and stands strong in faith, welcoming a role of submission, making one's life speak for God, and relinquishing personal pursuits in order to embrace God's best gifts. Hammond's is not a "name-it-and-claim-it" form of prosperity theology; she insists that in the Bible, those who were highly blessed also suffered the most. But the final chapter explains that every person who willingly sacrifices for God will be rewarded greatly. Hammond's thoughts on "blessings" communicate promise and are biblically sound, making this a book that is sure to be relished by Christian women.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From the Inside Flap

Get Ready to Receive
God?s Extra-Dimensional Blessings.

A popular new catch phrase of our times, often heard after inquiring about someone?s welfare, is the enthusiastic response, ?Blessed and highly favored!? Yet many of us?even those who use this expression so readily?don?t really lead a lifestyle that reflects God?s blessings.

It?s not that such blessings aren?t ours to receive; the Bible clearly teaches that it is the Father?s perfect will to give us the kingdom. The problem, says author, speaker, Bible teacher Michelle McKinney Hammond, is that we don?t know how to fully access His good and generous gifts.

What does God require of those He chooses to use and bless? Join McKinney Hammond as she takes a fresh, spirited look into the lives of several Bible characters who were highly favored in God?s eyes and shows us how to: Appeal to God?s heart, remain sensitive to His voice, believe Him for the impossible, submit to and rest in His plan, live before Him with a servant?s heart

Prepare to crawl into God?s lap and experience His highest blessings as your own.

About the Author
Michelle McKinney Hammond, founder of HeartWing Ministries, is a vibrant author and animated speaker who makes biblical principles practical for everyday living. She is a featured speaker at the Women of Virtue conferences and is sought after regularly for women’s retreats and church services. Michelle is also co-host of the Chicago-based syndicated TV talk show Aspiring Women and the author of nine books, including What to Do Until Love Finds You, Secrets of an Irresistible Woman, and The Power of Femininity.

Customer Reviews

Helped me Connect to God
For years I have been wanting to feel personally connected to God. However, something seemed to have been missing. I bought this book at Borders while looking for something in the teacher section. The cover spoke to me. The summary on the back grabbed me, and the words inside have changed me. I am sure that the author of this book heard from God when she wrote it. It is easy to read and follow. It makes so much sense and very easy to understand and apply to your life. I only read a chapter at a time so that I can digest it. I hope there is a workbook that comes along with it because I can see how it can help grow. If you are looking to be blessed AND highly favored, read the book, and follow it.

MICHELLE....YOU GO GURL!!!
I had the pleasure, blessing and the privelage to meet and hear the wonderful vessel of God speak at my church's Women's Season Recruitment Night and it was truly a blessing. This is what the Co-Pastor at my church is using in her women's season bible study. Michelle is such an awesome author because she is so serious about being an instrument of righteousness for the Lord and she basically is saying in this book that if you want to be blessed and highly favored in the sight of our heavenly Father than you have to seek Him early, seek Him reverently, seek Him prayerfully and seek Him as if nothing else on earth really matters. This book lets you know that those of us who half step with the Lord as far as being in His will , will always be half blessed. I strongly recommend all of her books. Michelle, I thank God for you and your ministry and continue to be blessed and highly favored.

BY GOD'S GRACE
EXCELLENT!!! THIS LADY REALLY BREAKS IT DOWN, HER THOUGHTS SPELLED OUT IN SCRIPTURE. ALSO INCLUDES A GREAT STORY ABOUT MARY. THE BEST HOW TO BOOK I'VE EVER READ. TOOLS YOU WILL USE EVERYDAY.

SR CHASE, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA.