About the Author

Reverend Cecilia Loving is the spiritual leader of SPIRITMUV(R) (www.spiritmuv.com), a new trans-denominational church in New York City that embraces all walks of faith. Rev. Loving obtained her Masters of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary in 2007. After practicing law for over 23 years, she heeded her calling into the ministry in 2009 and began using her gifts as motivational counselor and anointed speaker -- equipped with determination, devout faith and the prophecy of her book, PRAYERS FOR THOSE STANDING ON THE EDGE OF GREATNESS. PRAYERS helps readers transform their lives by changing their consciousness to move beyond the status quo and experience their greatest potential. In 2009, Reverend Loving created God is a Brown Girl, Too(R) (www.godisabrowngirltoo.webs.com), which holds spiritual retreats for the self-empowerment of women of color. Her book, GOD IS A BROWN GIRL TOO, will be available in the spring of 2011. Reverend Loving is also the owner of Myrtle Tree Press LLC (www.myrtletreepress.webs.com), which publishes spiritual books, including children's books. In addition to her Masters of Divinity, she has a Juris Doctor from NYU School of Law, an MFA from UCLA and a BFA from Howard University. Her next book, SPIRITUAL FITNESS, will be published in 2012.

Reviews

"'Prayers' is a powerful book that lives up to the promise of its title. The prayers and reflections offered us in these pages open up new vistas of spirituality. It's a treasure trove of wisdom, filled with healing insights and renewing words. Thank you Cecilia Loving for such a wonderful gift!" -- -Rev. Dr. Dale T. Irvin "President, New York Theological Seminary"

"'Prayers' is a gift that keeps on giving because its voice echoes that secret place within - where we can find the Spirit and remember the freedom and the power of life, and in that space, quietly step into the greatness that we are." -- Terrie M. Williams "author of "Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting""

"'Prayers' is an exquisite, sacred gift. Divinely inspired, filled with compassion and love, these pages provide a practice for living our best lives and for giving our best selves to the world. Cecilia Loving's beautifully written prayers guide us as we take the risk and step over the edge into a realm of greatness that is our birthright.'' -- Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin, Professor of African American Studies at Columbia University "author of "Who Set You Flowing, If You Can't Be Free, Be A Mystery, and Beloved Sisters and Friends""

"'Prayers' is a must-buy for anyone who wants to transform their consciousness by the renewal of their minds. Reverend Loving speaks with a new voice that blesses us with the Spirit and Truth of a new age, a new power and a new resource within." -- Rev. Dr. Myrtle Ross "author of "Angels, Angels, Everywhere" and "The Angel Blanket""

"Cecilia is a powerhouse of a person who walks her talk. If you are searching for truth and need a path that will transform your life, I highly recommend 'Prayers' which offers the guidance, the compass, and the direction that will take you on one of the most important rides of your life." -- Rev. Justin Epstein, Unity Church of Hilton Head Island "President/CEO of Justin Epstein International"