In the book of Revelation, we are told of the hour of testing that will come to everyone on the earth. All Christians will experience common testing, seasonal testing (which comes and goes in seasons), and an hour of testing. In the hour of testing, it appears all hell breaks loose, and the enemy can attack with no restraint. Without a doubt, this third level of testing is what Daryl Petree has encountered. The enemy’s purpose of this testing is to cause a person to blame God or discourage them to quit. In all honesty, not everyone endures an hour of testing. In this book, you will read true stories that almost read like the book of Job. Daryl shares with you what God has taught him when going through a long season of satanic and human adversity. As followers of Christ, we must learn from the scriptures and from the experiences of others before the test ever comes. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand!

Perry Stone, The Voice of Evangelism

The life of Daryl Petree is a life of unwavering faith and trust in the heart of God. While there are numerous tales of rags to riches in the secular realm, Job-like testimonies from men and women of faith are particularly powerful as it confirms the book of Job as inspired. The journey of Daryl Petree begins as a boy called to preach the gospel. Spending most of his ministry as an evangelist, Dr. Petree encounters tragedy along the way: loss of a son, the breakup of a family, battles with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder; as well as car accidents, a brutal beating, and the death of a granddaughter. After preaching the gospel to thousands around the globe, he finds himself living out of his car. However, Daryl finds his Job restoration moments through encounters with angels, strangers and life-long mentoring by his most respected ministry colleague. Daryl Petree’s story is touching, gripping, and awe-inspiring. Each chapter brings the reader to ask, “where is this headed next?” While every person’s spiritual journey is unique, every time a testimony of life restored through faith is shared, it confirms God’s grace and non-believers with the challenge of ultimate salvation. Daryl’s journey to the depths of despair and back will inspire everyone who reads this book to stand up and walk into their future with the Lord by their side.

Bishop Tim Hill, General Overseer of the Church of God

Philip Cameron, President of The Orphan’s Hands and Host of Daily Faith TV

When God looks for vessels worthy of His gospel He chooses those that are pliable, vulnerable, breakable, subject to decay – people like you and me – so there will never be any confusion about where the true source of beauty and power comes from. In the words of the Apostle Paul, “we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us” (2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV).

(Prevailing Purpose) – How I Survived the Darkest Moments of My Life is the story of a human vessel, a chosen vessel, Daryl Petree, and how God can bring beauty out of brokenness, and light out of darkness. Just like the breaking of vessels in the hands of Gideon’s army allowed light to shine, and an enemy to be defeated, through every crack and crevice of our broken hearts, God shines the treasure of His gospel. With Him, nothing is ever wasted.

Mark L. Williams, Lead Pastor North Cleveland Church of God