God Is for You: Learning To Trust God’s Wisdom Through Life’s Crises Mac Brunson. Invite Press, 2023.
Times of crisis in our lives can shake our faith and bring despair, but God can use crises to deepen our trust, increase our faithfulness and stir our worship.
Mac Brunson has known such times personally, and he has written “God Is For You” to give comfort and wisdom to people who may be facing such difficulties in their lives.
“In my crisis, I had to slow down and decide that God was big enough to handle the situation and to handle me” (p. 16).
Brunson is the pastor of Valleydale Church in Birmingham. Previously, he was pastor of First Baptist Church Jacksonville, Florida, and First Baptist Church Dallas. Brunson brings deep pastoral experience and theological insight to bear on the way God uses difficult circumstances to refine His people. This slim volume shimmers with hope and encouragement as Brunson walks through biblical examples that show how God helps us face each challenge.
Reflecting on challenges
Brunson reminds us that “the path God directs us on may not make sense to us, but it will always bring Him glory” (p. 65). The crisis that led him to write this book was a conflict in ministry, which he alludes to with careful restraint.
This book is not a defensive tell-all to settle scores. Rather, it is the mature reflection of a wise Christian leader who has learned hard lessons and bears some real battle scars. But God has given him grace and compassion to help others trust God rather than wallow in bitterness or depression.
While the book is for any believer, as a pastor I was especially touched by the deft wisdom and hope that flows through the pages. If you are hurting, this book could be beneficial to you. If you know someone walking through hard times, this book would make an excellent gift.
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