Melissa s Prayer Journal: The Power of Prayer in the Face of Cancer is a the personal, handwritten prayers and insights of a nineteen-year-old young woman battling cancer. Like letters to a good friend, Melissa describes her innermost thoughts, daily concerns and joys, focusing consistently on the positive circumstances and people in her life. This book gives the reader hope and inspiration to connect with one s own spiritual journey, as well as a roadmap for how to successfully cope in difficult situations. This book provides: 1) a rare chance to listen to a young woman s unveiled prayers; 2) insights and explanations by Melissa s Mom, highlighting the powerful messages in each of Melissa s entries; 3) an invitation for the reader s own growth with guidance and space to write one s own prayers. This book serves as a journal for its reader, as well as a source of inspiration, making it a great gift of hope for spiritual nourishment for all ages. Readers may also wish to purchase the Leader s Guide to Melissa s Prayer Journal, which provides 10 topical studies on key areas of faith for groups studying Melissa s Prayer Journal.
