A few year ago my church hosted an event "The More Conference" and Anne Graham Lots was the speaker. To say it was a blessing is an understatement. I had just been diagnosed with seizures and was on multiple medications but I was determined to get out of bed and be there. I was so blessed to have my daughter with me as "my nurse" as a dearly call her and I was able to go.
I bought Anne's book Pursuing More of Jesus and she took the time to sign it for many of us that day. She is a humble loving woman and reading this book has led me to know More of my Savior!
The book is based on the Gospel of John Chapters 10-17. Topics covered are: More of His Voice in My Ear, His Tears on My Face, His Praise on My Lips, His Death in Life, His Dirt on My Hands, His Hope in My Grief, His Fruit in My Service, His Love in My Home, His Courage in My Convictions, His Nearness in My Loneliness, HIs Answers to My Prayers, His Glory on My Knees.
Here is a little bit from the book:
"And in order to give God's Word out so that others can hear His voice in their ears, I must-it's not an option-I must...read it, study it, understand it, apply it, live by it. But that's not enough! I have to listen for my Shepherd's voice to speak to me through it. Personally. Then I must heed His voice. Personally. And when I do, His Word makes a lasting impact and bears eternal fruit, because it's powerful". Anne Graham Lotz
I learned from reading this book that God is speaking to us and we need to know His voice to know when He speaks. How do we know His voice? By knowing His word. His primary way of communication.
He loves us so much that our tears, become His tears, our pain is His pain. But the enemy wants us to think otherwise. He wants us to believe that He just doesn't care. Nothing can be further from the truth! God cares and God loves you, your grief is His grief, your nightmare is His, your shock is His, your tears are on His face.
I can go on and on but I hope this give you a glimpse on just how much you can grow on getting to know MORE of Jesus by reading and studying God's word with Anne's book.
FYI: Just so you don't miss because I did. Starting on page 227 of the book there is a Devotional Guide to follow along with each chapter. I didn't see this until I was done with the book! I was so disappointed! Anne teaches us how to study a passage and apply it and get more from it. She did this at our conference and it's really a great way to study! It's separated into 4 parts.
1. Looking in God's Word
2. List The Facts
3. Learn The Lessons
4. Listen To His Voice
This is all laid out for us in the book and study Guide.
What books have you read lately that you love so much that you can't wait to share with your friends? Have you read this one? Did you buy this book and is still waiting on the shelf just waiting for you to read it? What are you waiting for? Go grab it!
Summer is a great time to start reading that book you were so excited to for, but it just landed on the book shelf collecting dust. Go Read!
Blessings!
