When an individual speaks of prayer, many definitions may come to mind. However, the true meaning can be defined as communicating with God. In order for prayer to be effective there must be 2-way communication, meaning that you cannot do all the talking, there must be some listening on your part to the receiver of your petition, which is God. In this book, you will find testimonials of individuals that have learned that traditional praying is not enough. It has to go further; one must have an effective prayer life. According to dictionary. com, effective is defined as adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result. So, if this is not what is taking place in your prayer life, you will find within these pages ingredients that can lead you into an effective prayer life. You may ask this question, Why will it only lead me and not give me an effective prayer life? Great question, the logic or reasoning behind this is because you are going to get out of this process what you put in. There is no sure way that anyone can tell you an absolute way to achieve an effective prayer life. However, this book serves as a tool or resource to assist you in your relationship with the Lord in the areas of prayer. As you turn the pages of this book, you will find yourself within some of the content and then will be able to grow closer to God by the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding that came from these willing vessels of God. As I reviewed this book, the words that come from these pages have gave me an even closer look at my very own relationship and prayer life with God. In closing, now it is your turn to experience this life-changing journey into the Seven Ingredients to an Effective Prayer Life. The compiler, as well as the co- authors of this book, did an excellent job in providing relevant testimonials and biblical principles of what it takes to achieve an effective prayer life. Realizing that this cannot be done overnight, however with dedication and commitment it can provide great success. I would exhort you to pay attention to the first two ingredients featured and allow your spiritual taste buds to recognize every detailed morsel. Then dive in and enjoy this awesome dish of a book with the richness of the word and the pure taste of God entitled Seven Ingredients to An Effective Prayer Life (Volumes 1 & 2). In addition, stay tuned more volumes with more ingredients to follow this one. I bid unto you great reading and blessings Prophetess Mia Grice-McGee Overseer of W.A.V.E. Ministries www.miamcgee.org

In the latest publication from Daughters of Distinction, Seven Ingredients to an Effective Prayer Life (Volumes Three through Five), the contributors seamlessly take readers on a journey of the continual process of sanctification in God s eyes. The writers provide plenty of scriptural evidence, for the lasting fruit that a prayer life rooted firmly in repentance, righteousness, and holiness yields. Beginning with the practice of repentance as phase one of living a lifestyle pleasing to the Lord; contributors have masterfully illustrated their own unique experiences with what can best be described as a pouring out of all that is and has become unfruitful in each of our lives. In volume four, participants are motivated to live a life of righteousness before God and each other. Clearly, each of the authors in this volume, recognize that over time believers can grow weary in well doing, and the overarching theme in each writing is simply this - Do not give up The writers are able to empathize with the readers by providing at times personal testimonies of the vicissitudes of life. In the final volume, contributors tackle the subject of holiness. It is clear that an effective prayer life systematically built on the consistent application of repentance and righteousness will yield a lifestyle of perfected holiness. As Christian believers our declaration that there is no God like our God, should compel each of us to strive to be just like Him. With personal accounts of lives transformed by a consistent prayer life and a fervent and active pursuit of the holiness of God, the writers entice readers to join them in their pursuit to please the Lord. In summation this amalgamation of writings from some of the Kingdom s finest writers leaves its readers with the following statement of truth, To err is human, but to REPENT is both RIGHTEOUS and HOLY before our God Prophet Meghan N. Rivers, M.Div Light of Life International Ministries www.lightoflifeintlministries.com

Those desiring a closer walk with God and a better understanding of the prophetic realm will find inspiration in this volume, in which the author opens her life and turns it into a readable display of God's love, healing, and revelation. (Practical Life)