Human Beings are created for worship;
it's not a question of IF we will worship, but WHAT. This is the
foundation of Pete Wilson's new book, and the point from which he
begins a keen lesson on the idols we so easily (and often
accidentally) substitute for genuine trust in God. Expecting anything
to do or provide what only God can thrusts our entire lives out of
whack, and Wilson gently explores how to identify your idols (
because we all have them) and get yourself back on track.
I enjoyed this book significantly more
than Plan B; the pacing was perfect and the tone was like listening
to a sincere friend over coffee. The book is deceptively simple.
Calm, seemingly plain sentences struck to the very heart of issues
that abound in churches and communities of faith – both online and
off. The standard topics are there – putting career before
family/faith, or being obsessed by physical beauty, for example. But
also tackled in a quiet, powerful way are some of the biggest
struggles that rip through Christian lives, leaving wide wakes of
destruction: dissatisfaction with a current circumstance, frustration
at being forced to wait for something, the heartbreaking longings to
get married or have children, the exhaustion and burnout of over-
serving, unbalanced money habits, and the subtle wars between
denominations over practices and principles.
Don't be fooled by the modest package
or easy tone – this book is a powerhouse and well worth the read.
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