“Not having my life together meant losing my place in line.”

This book stumbled upon my doorstep. I don’t remember ordering it, but it came at just the right time. And for a man who struggles with religion, who has endured more pain from those who “follow Christ” and attend His church and proclaim His name, this book was a glass of cool water to the soul. It brought me back to the basics of prayer and life and living. It reminded me of who I am and who He is.

It inspired me to hope.

Some of my favorites:

“My I offer help more readily and joyfully than I offer critique.”

“May I never allow disappointment to lead me into despair but always toward a more resilient and active hope.”

“May I have vision in and through my seasons of trial rather than search for ways to escape.”

“May I have the wisdom to exchange control and safety for the opportunity to love and serve.”

“May I have the wisdom and patience to let questions planted in me wait, rest, and germinate rather than anxiously harvest answers whose season has not come.”

“May the fear of being afraid never keep me from facing the things I am afraid of.”

“May I allow guilt to convict me without letting shame define me.”

Grade: A+

Without a doubt. Especially for those lost in the midst of pain and suffering or overcome by the weight of doubt and despair. A great devotional/morning read of encouragement.

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