Sun Stand Still"I despaired at the thought that my life might slip by without seeing God show himself mightily on our behalf."Anyone who can relate to the above quote by Jim Cymbala, of Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, ought to give this book a try. Steven Furtick, the author of Sun Stand Still which is published by Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing, refers to his first encounter with this quote early in his book and describes it as "The Sentence That Ruined My Life." I would call it the realization of holy dissatisfaction, and it's a great jumping off point!
Confession: I really really dislike inspirational books. Especially the ones that call on me to have a life vision of some sort. I'm not a machine and I don't come with an instruction manual and a single over-riding purpose. So books that turn me into a Purpose Driven Bake-sale drive me crazy. This book doesn't do that. What this book did for me was give me a framework for grappling with the promises of God in my life. Steven Furtick is a man with a practice, not a theory. It's not neat and tidy, and it doesn't boil down to 10 easy steps, but it's all there in the book, and it's able to cope with your day to day reality.
This book is for all of us who know God has more for us than the 9 to 5 work day and getting by to make ourselves comfortable. If you've got a dream or a vision for something greater, or a yearning in your heart to do great things and see God come through in your life, but can't figure out how to get there, this book is for you.
You can check it out by watching their video or downloading a sample chapter at their website: http://www.sunstandstill.org
FTC Disclaimer: WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group provided me with this book free of charge, and I will always give my honest opinions, also free of charge!
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