Praying for the World's 365 Most Influential People

I have found the book to be inspirational. Even those spotlighted who have no spiritual aspirations have done some things either very right or very wrong and thus teach the reader.It is so succinct. Whoever wrote up the summaries was genious inbeing salient. The write-ups are not only compelling, but riveting. It always leaves me thoughtful, reminded of the words"We each will be remembered for one thing". Prayer just happens as I read - prayer for the individual. And the prayer helps are very thoughtful and not trite as easily could be the case.Only problem: It's three years old. The other day I quoted from the book concerning the close spiritual bond between JeffGordon and his wife. Someone brought me up short, "Haven't youheard, they're getting a divorce?". But even that gave me pause for thought. Like anything old - fruit or pie - it spoils fast. Please, Kopp, Kopp, Wilson, do a 2003! Thanks for a greatjob! Be encouraged! May your tribe increase! S.F.

This is a great prayer tool for Christians in their daily devotions. It encourages people to prayer each day for a different influential person. A picture of the person and a concise article telling how the person influences the world is included for each day of the year. The authors encourage non-judgemental praying for all individual even those with whom people may disagree or find offensive.

This is a must-read book that should be left out where you and your family will have easy access to it on a daily basis. My husband, son and I found it to be both informative and enlightening as has been co-author Larry Wilson's influence in our lives. He also just happens to be my big brother and we're very proud of, and happy for him.

This is a wonderful book! I have never seen a better resource for inspiring prayer in God's people. My whole family has taken this call to prayer to heart, and we are learning to love to pray for these influential people. Whether they seem good or evil in our sight, we realize that they all need prayer, and if these high-profile people would turn to the Lord in all their efforts, it would make a stunning difference in the world. My children pick this book up just to flip through it and see who is there. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of the different personalities and learn about what is going on in world affairs, from politics to entertainment to sprituality. They are learning to care about people they had never heard of before. I, too, have been profoundly affected. I have found myself praying for these people in the middle of the day as they come to mind. The Kopps have taken great pains to give a gracious account of those with whom they might have strong differences, and the prayer suggestions or "starters" are practical as well as genuinely caring. They truly seem to want to help every soul in the book without throwing a single stone. I highly recommend this book! If you care about the souls of this planet, buy it; you won't be sorry.