Follow God's Will

Title: Follow God's Will: Biblical Guidelines for Everyday Life

Author: Brittany Ann

Publisher: EstherPress

Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living

Source: Own

My Review:

I enjoyed this book and learned a lot. Who hasn't questioned God's will and how to find it?

My goal for this book is to teach you a biblical framework you can use to hear God's voice, understand His word, and determine His will for your life for yourself.

I think this is the third book I have read this year where part of the focus is on understanding scripture. I think the reason so many books teach this is because we are prone to take things at literal face value, and since we don't have a donkey talking to us, most things don't seem important. However, when we take the time to study not just one verse, but the verses around it, the cultural aspects of it, we get a broader understanding of Scripture and what it means for us today. 

Simply believing that Jesus existed or that He was a good moral teacher isn't enough. Jesus isn't calling us to be believe that he existed but to believe that He is who He says He is and He can do what He says He can do.

This book is broken into two parts. Part one teaches about discovering God's will, and part two discusses how to follow God's will. This book is saturated with Scripture and has dig deeper sections, asking the reader to further study Scripture references before moving on to the next section.

With the way the world is today, I really appreciate authors like Brittany Ann writing books like this, that teach us to look at things through a Biblical lens, and take us back to the roots of our faith. We all have decisions to make, and using a Biblical perspective will help us to make the right decision, even when a clear path doesn't always appear. It is even more important to stick to the truths of Scripture, despite this unpopular perspective.

My only regret is that I didn't read this book a few years ago when I got it! I highly recommend it.

★★★★★/5

Synopsis (Goodreads):  

Where is God leading you next? In a conversation or your next decision? Don’t simply guess and hope you’re right. Let Follow God’s Will teach you how to confidently hear God’s voice, understand His Word, and determine His will for yourself.
 
With just the right mix of practical advice, in-depth Bible study, and real-life examples, Follow God’s Will provides the biblical framework needed to answer questions, including:

• How can I figure out God’s will for my life personally?
• How should I understand the Bible’s words for today?
• How can I live out my faith on a day-to-day basis?
• How do I share the gospel without being weird or pushy?
• How should I navigate relationships with non-Christians in love?