We need this because we live in a world where there is so much going on that we struggle relating to God and even experiencing His presence. There is so much noise, twitter, facebook, television, video games, music, and we don't take time out until we drop into bed exhausted . . . and then we sleep, if we can. We really don't really take time to listen, let alone talk to God.
Weems wants us to understand that we have an assignment from God. That’s our mission, but are we really fulfilling and following what God wants for us? It becomes a control issue, and Weems wants us to let go of our control and give God control over our lives. The only way to really accomplish this is to listen to God.
This process is accomplished by doing the least preferred Spiritual Discipline — fasting. His point is that we should not be legalistic, but look for what is good, seeing God’s goodness and grace as we worship Him.
I found the book inspiring, easy to read and hope I can attempt to put this into motion sometime in the near future.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
