When We Talk to God: Prayers and Poems for Black Women
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These are prayers for your moments of gratitude and celebration. For your seasons of loss and waiting. For your days when prayers come, not in words but in groans. When We Talk to God, from poet-theologian Sharifa Stevens, captures the arc and the ache of our lives.
A beautiful interweaving of artwork, prayers, and poems for Black women, this unique book encourages you to lift up your whole heart and loudest voice to God. And to tell Him about everything; nothing is off-limits. Sharifa’s honest and powerful words express prayer and longing through personal experiences, biblical examples, and stunning imagery. When We Talk to God offers:
An invitation to journey through honest lamentation and heartfelt joy to find greater peace in a turbulent worldPoems and prayers exploring topics from job interviews to grief, from braiding hair to feeling invisible, from parenting to dancingValidation and inspiration for Black women of faith, by a Black woman speaking from her life to yoursA relatable and authentic voice that frees you to present your own prayers and praises to the God who hears you, sees you, and loves youA beautiful gift idea for Mother’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, International Women’s Day, spiritual anniversaries, and birthdays
Ideal for Black women of any age and background, When We Talk to God is a balm to your spirit and soul as it urges you to go to God with all of who you are and with everything you can or cannot say.
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Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Publication date : May 13, 2025
Edition : Gift
Language : English
Print length : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 1400249686
ISBN-13 : 978-1400249688
Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.77 x 0.8 x 7.79 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #5,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #88 in Christian Women’s Issues #88 in Christian Devotionals (Books) #184 in Motivational Self-Help (Books)
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Tre L. Loadholt –
Talking To God Is A Form of Art
At least, this is what I gleaned from the prayers, poems, and notes shared by the indomitable Sharifa Stevens.There are books that sneak in when you weren’t expecting to be fulfilled or touched by spirits and there are books that pull you from dark places and remind you of your worth… “When We Talk To God: Prayers & Poems for Black Women” encompasses both of those descriptions.There are pieces within this offering that read like sermons. Some feel like testimonies. And others swim across the page, reaching out at just the right moment to grab ahold of the reader and remind them that they are and will forever be God’s child.I am a sinner, yet I love. I am a sinner, yet I feel. I am a sinner, yet I have solid friendships. I am a sinner… I am a sinner… I am a sinner… Yet, God will never stop loving me.In the midst of the turmoil and chaos of this wretched world, I cracked open the spine of this gift and found solace.”When We Talk To God…” offers hope, reflection, strength, encouragement, and the reality that I am not alone on this tedious journey of life, and I am blessed to be able to say that I read it.And I will, without a doubt, read it again and again, and maybe a few more times for sustainability.There’s a prayer in this book for you, Black woman. There’s a prayer in this book for you.
Sherri Grier –
Nice
Great book
nicknick –
Poems and prayers that you can come back to over and over!
I really enjoyed this book. Listened to it twice on audio and sent it to a friend!
drccma1 –
Awesome book !
Really good book , I’m going to order more and gift them to my daughters , thank you for writing this .
Taheen –
Very Impressive Will be Buying for Family
This book is a beautiful journey the author really put a lot of love and blessings in this book. The prayers are beautiful! I’m really happy to have this book as I walk with God!
Cheniese Bosley –
Must Read
Such a good book…..very encouraging
Janae –
A Spirit-Filled, Soul-Touching Celebration of Black Womanhood
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Spirit-Filled, Soul-Touching Celebration of Black WomanhoodI had the pleasure of receiving an ARC of When We Talk to God from NetGalley—and what a gift this book is. As a Black woman who wears many hats, I felt seen, held, and deeply affirmed by the prayers and poems Sharifa Stevens so beautifully offered in this collection. Sharifa Stevens speaks to every phase of our journey—motherhood, friendship, grief, joy, identity—with love and truth.This book is familiar. It’s relatable, healing, funny, and literal. It’s Black—very Black—in the most affirming, comforting way. There is something here for every phase and situation we navigate as Black women. If not personal, the stories and sentiments feel close in proximity. If you haven’t lived it, you know someone who has—or you will.Some standout pieces for me were:Prayer for DaughtersPoem for the Queer Child, From Jesus (so beautiful and tender—I immediately thought of people who would be moved to tears by these words)For EveWhen the Braids Are Too TightNew MomFriendsFavor for Our ChildrenMiscarriageAnd those quotes! Two of my absolute favorites:✨ “People don’t need faith when the world already caters to them; they need faith to still feel God even as they feel pain.”✨ “Although conflict and resistance can mature a person, I pray, God, that You would remove nonsense from my daughter’s life. No riffraff, no narcissists, no grifters, no leeches, no users.”The visuals in this book are stunning—colorful and full of life, they add a layer of joy and sacredness to the reading experience.Reading When We Talk to God reminded me of the “literary mothers” Sharifa Stevens honors at the end—Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Lucille Clifton, and others who paved the way with fierce honesty and grace. This book carries that torch forward. It’s not for everyone, but it is real, it is necessary, and it is pure love.#NetGalleyARC #WhenWeTalkToGod #SharifaStevens #Bookstagram #BlackWomenWriters #PoetryAndPrayer #BiblioJaxiin #Jaxiin
Ms Robertson –
Nice pick
I got this book for my niece and she is 23 and she really enjoys it. It was a good pic.
Larry B –
Worthy to read and keep on the shelf for ages to come.