God
has a plan for your life, McLeod writes, that is beyond what you
could dream or imagine. It is an abundant life but it may not be what
you think. McLeod looks at God's Word to find the definition and the
purpose of the life God has for you.
She
encourages us to tap into the glory and grandeur of friendship with
God. She explains how we co-labor with God, how God longs for a
relationship with us, what He has given us, what it takes to live a
life only divinely possible, the reality of the unseen, the peace
that God gifts, having joy in the midst of suffering, the choices we
must make, partnering with Jesus in the miraculous, and leaving a
rich legacy.
McLeod
has included several stories of people who have defied their
circumstances and lived abundant lives. They are really encouraging.
They evidence that, though we may not be able to choose the events of
our lives, we can determine the atmosphere with which we live those
events. We can live with joy.
She
ends each chapter with a prayer, a declaration of truth about us, a
Scripture, and an encouraging quote. She ends the book with a
challenge. Each of us has a choice. Do we settle for a merely
ordinary existence or do we partner with God for a life that is “no
more ordinary”?
Food
for thought: “Anything and everything you could ever need to live
life this side of heaven has already been given to you because His
power has been given to you.” (55)
Carol
Burton McLeod is a conference and women's retreat speaker. She is the
author of three books and has produced several teaching DVDs. She has
a daily radio program, “Defiant Joy! Radio.” She is a 1977
graduate of Oral Roberts University and currently serves on the ORU
Alumni Board as chaplain. Her husband, Craig, is the senior pastor of
Life Church near Buffalo, NY. They are the parents of five children
and the grandparents of five. You can find out more about her
ministry at www.JustJoyMinistries.com.
Bridge
Logos, 208 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book through the Book Group
Network for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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