I read this novel within a few days - it was hard to put down! It was easy to visualize what was happening in the story and get caught up in the characters' plight. The story focuses on a couple who is having marital problems, and how prayer and obedience to God can make all the difference. It also shows how a parent's choices can impact the lives of their children, and how a spiritual mentor can speak life into a generation in need of guidance.
The War Room is a room of prayer - meaning we are to fight our battles not with each other, but with our true enemy. The older woman, Clara, provides many insights into prayer throughout the story. She says "God does hear what we pray. You don't need a megaphone or a million people to get His attention. But the point of prayer is not to get what you want. Prayer changes the person who prays." This book/movie can give people a greater understanding of the meaning of prayer and inspire them to spend more time engaged in spiritual battle.
The only criticism I have of the story is that it was fairly predictable. Even so, I still enjoyed reading how everything played out. There was a good mix of humorous and serious elements. At the end of the book is a group of discussion questions to help individuals or groups apply themes from the story to their own lives.
While I have not been able to compare the book with the movie, I highly recommend this novel as a light fiction read that packs in a lot of truth. May many "war rooms" be created because of its influence!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
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