Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Sun Stand Still - Audacious faith to move mountains

What would happen if believers started walking in complete faith and pray big, bold prayers that if answered would be tangible proof that God hears his people and grants them the desires of their hearts?  It's not a new idea, but in "Sun Stand Still" the author, Steven Furtick, challenges the reader to open their eyes and hearts and really take a look at what and how they are praying.  Is it in audacious expectation that those prayers will be answered?

This was a book that personally challenged me.  My mood changed from excited to frustrated to inspired and to convicted moment by moment and page by page.  Maybe not everyone likes that style of book but I do.  I like to be kept on my toes so that it grabs my attention.  I will say that the message is not one that I haven't heard before however it was finally spoken in a way that arrested my attention and has inspired me to believe that it might just be true.  God listens to my bold prayers and requests when I align them with his and then step forward in action, "audacious faith", with the expectation that he is going to move in a mighty way.

Mr. Furtick's writing style does not pull punches.  This book will not give you a "warm and fuzzy".  Instead it will likely challenge you to discover the "Page 23 Vision" that God placed in your heart.  It will invite you to be very specific as you present your dreams to the Father.  It will give you the courage to follow up your prayers with action.  He provides practical "Faith Confessions" to pray life into your faith especially when you aren't sure what your dreams are yet or if you haven't quite found the courage to believe that God's promises are true all the time.  It's a completely worthwhile read...it might just change your life!

*I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review.  No other compensation was received.*

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