Reading this book – I ask myself, how many miracles sent my way do I miss? How many opportunities have I missed when I felt a need to say something and didn’t? ‘You Were Born For This’ was a great reminder. ~ Sheila
Summary
His New York Times phenomenon The Prayer of Jabez changed how millions pray. Now Bruce Wilkinson wants to change what they do next.
Anyone can do a good deed, but some good works can only happen by a direct intervention from God. Around the world these acts are called miracles—not that even religious people expect to see one any time soon. But what would happen if millions of ordinary people walked out each morning expecting God to deliver a miracle through them to a person in need? You Were Born for This starts with the dramatic premise that everyone at all times is in need of a miracle, and that God is ready to meet those needs supernaturally through ordinary people who are willing to learn the “protocol of heaven.”
In the straightforward, story-driven, highly motivating style for which he is known, Wilkinson describes how anyone can be a “Delivery Guy” from heaven in such universally significant arenas of life as finances, practical help, relationships, purpose, and spiritual growth.
Author Bios:
One of the world’s foremost Christian teachers, Bruce Wilkinson is best known as the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller The Prayer of Jabez. He is also the author of numerous other bestsellers, including A Life God Rewards, Secrets of the Vine, and The Dream Giver. Over the past three decades, Wilkinson has founded several global initiatives, including organizations that recruited and trained thousands of Americans to address hunger, AIDS, and poverty in Africa. Bruce and his wife, Darlene, have three children and six grandchildren. They live outside Atlanta.
David Kopp has collaborated with Bruce Wilkinson on over a dozen bestselling books, including The Prayer of Jabez. He is an editor and writer living in Colorado.
My Thoughts:
Many years ago I had read The Prayer of Jabez and really liked how Wilkinson put things into perspective. Now here I
am again with another amazing book by Wilkinson sitting next to me as I type. While what Bruce is saying is to me – common sense… apparently it needs to be said as I for one tend to forget that we are to be constantly looking for ways to serve Him… ways to do His work here on earth and yet days go by where I dont go the extra few steps to talk to that neighbor out watering her flowers or the person I know is going to want to talk and talk and I just do not have (or take) the time to listen. *OUCH!*
There are topics in this book that I can and will use for my team training I am currently doing for our Fall Honduras Mission. I love the term “Intentional Miracle Workers.” This book really was a great read for me and a definite keeper for the book shelves. This is one I can refer to time and again.
And YES! Thank you to Staci for also sending me an extra copy to giveaway! To enter this giveaway:
One entry for answering this question: What can you do to be more open to miracles that are around us everyday?
receive a second entry by becoming a follow of this blog (two entries if you already are a follower but you need to tell me)
earn another entry by blogging or tweeting this giveaway.
That’s it. Giveaway will close October 17
This book was sent to me for review by Staci Carmichael from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group
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I struggle so much with my prayers and my attitude towards God. There is always more doubt than certainty. This book does sound interesting though and I would definitely give it a whirl.
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Totally agree about The Prayer of Jabez – great review of this one too!
Very thoughtfull post on spiritual growth.It should be very much helpfull
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Karim –
Positive thinking
Keep a gratitude journal – When I’m on my game I try to list 5 things to be thankful for each day…
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I like this idea… I actually had to remind myself of things i was thankful for this morning…. (my morning post reflects my mood…LOL)
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Posted about this at Winning Readings!
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I think a lot of people take everyday miracles for granted and don’t even realize that they really are indeed miracles. You just have to make yourself aware when these things happen and you’ll realize they ARE miracles!
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I consult Sonia Choquette’s Ask Your Guides cards and that makes me more mindful of the daily miracles amid the gloom and doom.
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what an inspiration…I try to appreciate the little things of every day living.
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I can be open to the miracles that surround me each day by trying to be positive in my thoughts. I found out today that I am going to have to have two major surgeries in the near future. As one of my sisters said, “At least you live in a time where these surgeries can be performed.”
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I just became a follower of this blog.
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Christine
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Thanks Christine!
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Christine
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I believe miracles happen everyday. From the being able to stop before plowing into the car that slammed on it’s brakes in front of you to remembering that you didn’t turn off the stove before something catches on fire, to leaving home and returning safely.
How can you NOT believe in miracles???
Just look at a baby/child!
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I believe miracles come when I am open and in tune with God. He IS THE miracle. I need to be connected to Him to get the info and delivery instructions.
I do believe in miracles – in the everyday things that happen around us prove this more than anything else. We can be more receptive and more open in our thinking. This will help us understand the miracles of life easily.
Mystica
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Thanking God for each and every thing that happens daily makes me more aware of what is going on around me. I am a miracle as is everything in the universe.
I purchased the book and am nearly finished reading it. I want as many others as I can afford to give to others in my family, church and friends. I can beg God to send to me to do his delivery work, and if He does, I know I’ll have been made ready in every aspect by Him. While I am prone to make mistakes, He isn’t. I love the book. It fills me wiht hope for the opportunites to do more og God’s work before I die. This is a real gift for someone my age. Loving every word of it, and all it teaches me.
HI Pat I am glad you enjoyed this book. bruce Wilkinson is a wonderful writer!
I don’t believe in miracles. Certainly I’ve never experienced one nor do I Know anyone who has.
The thing I can do to be more open to the miracles that happen everyday is to drawn near to God and just ask Him for His wisdom and mental clarity when He is allowing me to see His work. A pastor once told me that God really doesn’t do miracles, it is God just being God. He is The Miracle, He is Miraculous.
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I think a person has to be very aware of his surroundings. There are angels and miracles all around. The trick is to see and hear them. The trick is to be open to them. The trick is to believe and you will learn to see things differently.
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I can be more open to miracles by focusing outward instead of inward.
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