Katara Washington Patton

I read this book via an Amazon KINDLE Unlimited download.

With all the Christian books I’ve read/reviewed so far this year, about 45% of the 240 total books, the most inspirational and helpful ones have been the ones which allows an individual to increase their relationship with the Lord and therefore get closer to Him, have been the devotional ones.

Each devotional book, regardless of the time period they’ve been written for, daily, weekly, or for a specific period of time, are geared to take its readers on a journey designed to fulfill a particular need, such as women who have been blessed with a pregnancy, have loss of loved one, or is the case of this book by Katara Washington Patton written for Christian teenage girls going through that special period of time known as their adolescent years.

If you read the book’s dedication it reads:

“I dedicate this book to my daughter, Kayla. May god guide you through your teen years, as well as all of the years you have on earth. I love you— Mama.”

Which is a clear indication that the author wrote this book not only due to her Love and dedication to the Lord, but for her daughter and all other Christian teenage girls that they might be guided by the word of the Lord on their pathway to becoming a Christian woman.

The author accomplishes this by giving her readers a devotional topic where a brief discussion is given, followed by a scripture, that is then followed by prompt where the self-reflection we have them look at themselves as to who they are at the present time and the kind of individual they’d love to become; a process which is designed to have them become that individual through the increased expressiveness and faith they’ve obtained. Of course, each devotional gets ended by a specific prayer to the Lord that deals with the topic they’ve just done.

While this book has been written with Christian teenage girls in mind, it might also benefit those women who are new to the faith so they might learn some of the particulars of what it’s like being a Christian woman from the viewpoint of a teenage girl, or even to benefit those woman who have now been reborn.

For wanting to achieve the above for her readers, as a somewhat voracious reader/reviewer of Christian books I’m to give Ms. Patton the 5 STARS she’s gotten.… (meer)

Successful Women of the Bible by Katara Washington Patton~published by Faith Words~ is a beautifully insightful book that has significant spiritual application for women everywhere!

I absolutely loved Successful Women of the Bible. I'm confident that, if you are a woman, you will see some of your strengths and perhaps a few pitfalls of your weaknesses amidst the pages of this thoughtful read. The author, Katara Washington Patton carefully analyzes the lives of some prominent women of the Bible to create an engaging work that will encourage your heart.

The author clearly defines behaviors that will lead to a closer and more effective walk with the Lord as she evaluates eleven different women of the Bible. She also highlights the importance of women standing together in courage and unity to accomplish certain difficult tasks, citing the story of the "Daughters of Zelophehad", which I might add, I had never studied...so that was a treat! She describes them as a "group of women in the Bible whose interdependence changed the history of a people and further inspires an independent gal like myself to value interdependence even more than independence." (Italics my own.)

Patton challenges women to "learn that depending on others is not a sign of weakness, but interdependence" that "could actually make me and others stronger." As an "older gal" myself...I can verify from some years of experience... that Patton's statement is definitely true in my life! When I see the amazing women that the Lord places in my life as "teammates" rather than "competition", I am much more sensitive to the Spirit's leading and therefore more apt to accomplish His kingdom purposes.

The format used in this book allows a clear picture of what attributes to recognize within yourself that will assist you in experiencing the complete plan that God is calling you to. At the end of each chapter, Patton takes the creative liberty to write a fictional letter from the Biblical character that singles out their love and devotion to God! I loved Priscilla and Esther...

"I am Esther, queen of the land. Called for such a time as this. It's not just about me. I can and will influence and impact other's lives. God always has a plan and a plan of escape for those trapped. I will seek to do all that I can to be a voice for the voiceless and lift up the ones without, sometimes scared, but always trusting in God. I know I have been placed on this earth for more than myself and my comfort. I am the voice, I am the arms, I am the eyes of those who need it the most. I know God is all over my life and is directing my story, so I listen for His prompting and His cues so I might follow."

Successful WOMEN of the BIBLE by Katara Washington Patton will be released tomorrow- 8/23/2016 and can be purchased here. It's an incredible read. I highly recommend you snatch it up...you will definitely be refreshed!!

Thank you to Faith Words for this review copy of Successful Women of the Bible by Katara Washington Patton. I was not required to write a favorable review, but rather to give my honest opinion of it's content.… (meer)