Any time a pastor asks a congregation for tough questions, the first one that always seems to pop up is "why do bad things happen to good people?" And it's a serious question, worthy of a serious answer, which is why so many books have already been written on the topic by some of the best-known names in church history over at least the past 2,000 years.
What makes this particular book worth reading is that it's by a famous pastor I could (and have) sit/sat and listen(ed) to for hours. T. D. Jake's views on almost anything theological are worth a read or listen. He has a way of making his arguments simple and personal, yet convincing.
With one caveat, at least for this book - he assumes readers believe in the existence of God and accept the Bible as authoritative for Christian living. Back in seminary I was taught not to rely on such assumptions, because they only work on those who already believe. If you think God is as imaginary as Santa, and that the Bible is just stories from ancient history, nothing in this book is likely to convince you otherwise.
But for those who DO believe in the Bible as a guide for life, this book is a very readable and understandable guide to how the God of the Bible allows and uses trouble to mold us into who he wants us to be.
I particularly liked how open the author was about his own problems and fears over many years, as it's one thing to say God loves you and wills your best when you've never had reason to doubt such a sentiment, and quite another thing to still say the same after being dragged through the meat grinder of human ills.
Overall, a good read for Christians hitting a tough patch and wondering where God is in their troubles.
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For many years, now, Bishop Jakes has been in sync with whatever it was I needed to know NEXT on my personal journey and walk with GOD. From Reposition Yourself, thru DESTINY, INSTINCT and SOAR, he's authored the perfect word for my season. Well, this one is so right on, I think he's obviously had a wiretap on my conversations with God, all this time!! If you've ever dealt with the questions of "Why me, God?, Is this just another course correction, God? Is this 'crushing' of my plans, really YOUR will for me, to be still and truly address WHY I'm being detoured?", this is YOUR book and the one you've been waiting on, all this time.Just know, if you're looking for me, for the next fifteen days, I'll be right here, in my favorite chair, before sunrise, reading and meditating on a chapter a day from CRUSHING, because I trust that when I come through, on the other side, I'll not only know that I'm not alone ... but I'm exactly where I'm meant to be and ALL THINGS are working for my good.
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For many years, now, Bishop Jakes has been in sync with whatever it was I needed to know NEXT on my personal journey and walk with GOD. From Reposition Yourself, thru DESTINY, INSTINCT and SOAR, he's authored the perfect word for my season. Well, this one is so right on, I think he's obviously had a wiretap on my conversations with God, all this time!! If you've ever dealt with the questions of "Why me, God?, Is this just another course correction, God? Is this 'crushing' of my plans, really YOUR will for me, to be still and truly address WHY I'm being detoured?", this is YOUR book and the one you've been waiting on, all this time.
Just know, if you're looking for me, for the next fifteen days, I'll be right here, in my favorite chair, before sunrise, reading and meditating on a chapter a day from CRUSHING, because I trust that when I come through, on the other side, I'll not only know that I'm not alone ... but I'm exactly where I'm meant to be and ALL THINGS are working for my good.
Just know, if you're looking for me, for the next fifteen days, I'll be right here, in my favorite chair, before sunrise, reading and meditating on a chapter a day from CRUSHING, because I trust that when I come through, on the other side, I'll not only know that I'm not alone ... but I'm exactly where I'm meant to be and ALL THINGS are working for my good.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2019
This is the first pre-order book that I’ve purchased. But, I had to have it because I’m literally just coming out of a season where “I was crushed beyond recognition!” I didn’t even recognize myself at the end of the crushing. Although, I knew God would use it for His glory...I didn’t want It
because I didn’t want to be in the wine press anymore. I said to the Lord, “I give up, you can keep the blessings because the testing is too hard!” This book has me looking from God’s perspective and His strategy to fulfill His divine purpose for my life. If you’re in the “crushing” season, this book is for you. If you’re not being crushed right now, this book is for you too, because it will better help you understand the “why” when everything falls apart. Thank you, Bishop Jakes for sharing your crushing experiences with us and for letting us know that we will be “...stronger, truer, and more dependent on God” in the crushing places!
because I didn’t want to be in the wine press anymore. I said to the Lord, “I give up, you can keep the blessings because the testing is too hard!” This book has me looking from God’s perspective and His strategy to fulfill His divine purpose for my life. If you’re in the “crushing” season, this book is for you. If you’re not being crushed right now, this book is for you too, because it will better help you understand the “why” when everything falls apart. Thank you, Bishop Jakes for sharing your crushing experiences with us and for letting us know that we will be “...stronger, truer, and more dependent on God” in the crushing places!
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