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�Is it working? Your belief system, that is. Is it really working? God’s intention all along has been for the believer’s life to work. From divine perspective toward terrestrial turf, God meant for his children to succeed. . .Are our Christian lives successful? Are they achieving and experiencing what Scripture said they would? In a recent sermon my son-in-law preached, Cu...more

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Published September 1st 2004 by B&H Books (first published 1995)

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Jul 06, 2010 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars

Title: BELIEVING GOD
Author: Beth Moore
Publisher: Broadman and Holman
2004
ISBN: 0-8054-3189-6
Genre: Inspirational/Christian Living

Do you take God at His word, believing what He has told us, or do you just believe in His existence and the salvation He offers?

Three years ago, the pastor’s wife in our church had this small group study, using the study guide and the DVD, and it is really life changing. The core verse of this book—of the study—is Isaiah 43:10. “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord,...more

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Apr 18, 2012 Shellie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, christian, nonfiction

In this book, Beth Moore presents the promises of the scriptures in order to “catapult us onto a path infinitely higher than this world’s self-centered interstate of mediocrity.” I have loved the practical biblical teachings of Beth Moore since I began the first of many of her bible studies, Breaking Free, ten years ago. The pages of Believing God instructed me how to walk more closely with my Lord and Savior by choosing to act in faith more consistently. Beth motivates the reader through refere...more

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Jan 18, 2013 Lauren Hackbarth rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book wasn't written to give you reasons to believe that there is a God. This is a book for people who believe in God, but don't always believe God. He wants us to love him, know him and believe him. In all ways. For exactly what his Word says.

The main points are:

God is who He says He is.
God can do what He says He can do.
I am who God says I am.
I can do all things through Christ.
God's Word is alive and active in me.

Anyone who truly loves the Lord knows exactly how big each of those points ar...more This book wasn't written to give you reasons to believe that there is a God. This is a book for people who believe in God, but don't always believe God. He wants us to love him, know him and believe him. In all ways. For exactly what his Word says.

The main points are:

God is who He says He is.
God can do what He says He can do.
I am who God says I am.
I can do all things through Christ.
God's Word is alive and active in me.

Anyone who truly loves the Lord knows exactly how big each of those points are. Each of those things are lofty enough to be their own book. This wasn't a book I could just read quickly to say I did it. There was real work involved. Sometimes you really think you trust God and truly take him at his word, but your faith through your actions shows otherwise. Thank Him that all he needs is faith the size of a mustard seed out of us!

Although every chapter provided new and old insights and provoked a lot of prayer and thought (I've got the circles under my eyes to prove it--I could only do one chapter at a time because I'd read, underline and make some notes in the margins, and then go through it again with God and pray through it at night. They were late nights.) my favorite part was the most challenging part. I think God had been preparing me for this read by introducing some of these topics through other books and conversations first. The chapter on Your Promised Land was difficult for me (your Promised Land being the place where God's personalized promises over your own life become a living reality and not a theological theory). I've been preoccupied for a long time with the stories of Gideon in the Bible and then the Israelites coming out of Egypt to wander in the desert (that whole encampment idea)for a long time. I've been waiting for God to do what he did for Gideon, which was encourage him to move and do what he was told he would do. I've been waiting for God to tell me when to move out of encampment like he did the Israelites, but also when to cross the river instead of just moving and stopping and moving and stopping. God's very direct with me. I know what he wants of me and for me. I know, partly, why. I'm like those Israelites wandering around for far too long in a desert while my Promised Land is just on the other side of the river. The author compared it to a small group of ducks she saw splashing in a mud puddle once when just over a small hill there was a perfect pond. I am the stupid duck in the mud puddle (you can't see it, but I'm actually laughing at that thought. My mud puddle is living with addicts and enablers. It's a life of repeated filth and hurt. I picture it like being next to a drowning person that doesn't know how to swim--they hang on to you and pull you under as well. They eventually kill you. The thought of the ducks splashing in mud at least makes me giggle.).

The author brought up that 1)God promised us a place of blessing. That God's willingness and unwavering desire to bless his people is one of the most repetitive concepts in both testaments. He's a Giver that exults when a child cooperates enough to receive those good gifts. 2) God promised us a place we could live. God promised Israel a place to dwell in blessing, not just visit. 3)He promised us a place where he brings forth a great harvest. It is truth that God wants to show his glory through using our lives to bear tremendous fruit. And that produce is of abounding variety because God's creative. 4) Lastly, God promised us an abiding place of great victory over our enemy. Our Promised Lands are characterized by the presence of victory, not the absence of opposition. If we're not occupying our Land, guess who is? But the author makes it clear that while many of God's promises are unconditional, His promises of blessing, abiding, fruit-bearing and conquering are not. We often forfeit it of our own free will. He offers it, but we don't take it. According to the author, "Promised Land theology becomes an earthbound reality only to those who cash in their fear and complacency for the one ticket out of their long inhabited wilderness." I believe that. I think deep down we all want that. We all have a place of blessing that God wants us to reach, but we have to choose it. God is a gentleman. He will never force us. We can freely reject those blessings. Often it's because we don't believe the five points I stated above.

"Blessing is bowing down to receive the expresions of divine favor that in the inner recesses of the human heart and mind make life worth the bother." I know I need to do that. Obey to receive. But I know life will be worth the bother--that I'll laugh more and smile easily and genuinely again--once I've done it. I know what I'm hoping for that makes life worth the bother. I'd say that this book, if nothing else, really helped me to believe those five points, especially that God can do what he says he can do. It's good to know that nothing, no matter how irrational or impossible it might seem, is too big for him. We are talking about the God who raised the dead, healed the blind, changed water into wine, walked on water and died for us....we might think something couldn't possibly be for us or apply to us, but I'd bet God would say otherwise. If he would die for us, would he really keep us from being blessed with goodness?

If anyone actually reads this, I hope you make it to your Promised Land too. God wants you to hope even when exercising that belief and faith is frightening or challenging or even seems impossible. Goodness and blessing is for you.(less)

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Dec 07, 2010 Debby rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 5-star-books, non-fiction

Not only did I read this book, but I am also doing the Beth Moore Bible study Believing God. I needed to read this book at this point in my life. I needed to, in essence, circle the wagons and get back to the truth, the bedrock of what I know and believe is true about walking in faith believing God to be who He says He is in His Word; that He does what He says He will do; that I am who He says I am in Christ; that I can do all things through Christ and that His Word is living and active in me. I...more

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Jul 28, 2010 Don rated it 4 of 5 stars

I can see why all of Beth's books are turned into group bible studies. Trying to read this was like trying to chew through leather - you really have to take your time and process it.

The basic premise of the book is a good one. That today's church has acheived salvation, but is underacheiving in reaching the "promised land" God has to offer everyone. It really helped me to reexamine my attitudes and break through the plateau I was on.

I really like the four key phrases Beth outlines in the book....more

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Oct 18, 2010 Haley Hinton rated it 4 of 5 stars

Believing God was a great study. I recommend doing the study with the video tapes...you will get so much more out of it. This was one of the more difficult studies I have done but it was so amazing. It truly teaches you not to just believe IN God but to BELIEVE HIM!!!! He will do what He says he will do and we must believe HIM!!!! It will really grow your relationship with God! Great but difficult study! I would not recommend this being your first study. However, I think this is a study you coul...more

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May 02, 2013 Karen rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book is challenging. What does it mean to believe in God. How do we really take him at His word.
I am going to memorize Isaiah 43:10. "You are my witnesses," declares the Lord, "and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he."

I attended the Bible Study at another church with the accompanying workbook and DVD's in addition to this hardcover book that I had on my shelf for years.

I should read this every few years to see if I retain the lesson...more

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May 26, 2010 Rachel rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book truly challenges you to not just "know" what the Word of God says, but also to believe all that God says about who He is and who we are in Him. The points and scripture are good, although Moore's style is often too dramatic and emotional for me to get past. It feels as if I am reading what she would say to me verbatim, and it has me first crying into her shoulder and then wanting to slam the door in her face (figuratively, of course)! Also, Moore's way of alluding to a serious issue in...more

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Dec 15, 2009 Debbie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian, non-fiction

This book is God-focused, Scripture-based, and contains truths that can transform lives. It's easy to read and understand while still digging deep into the word. The author illustrates her points using accounts from the Bible as well as from her own life. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who feels like being a Christian hasn't changed them much, or who feel like they're stuck repeatedly falling into sin and can't get free, or those who are seeking the abundant life Christ came to give us...more

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May 14, 2012 P. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: prayer-faith

Took me three years to read this book, but because it was so good and rich--every page is like a personal retreat. Followed this book up with a live conference of two day Bible study. Simple, great Bible study. If you can use a condordance and a Bible dictionary, you can have this much fun all the time. Otherwise-- here it's done for you with great stories from Beth's life.

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Feb 26, 2009 Larisha rated it 5 of 5 stars

Beth Moore writes so plainly and in this book she shows us how to truly believe God, not just to believe IN Him. Beth uses believers like Abraham and Moses, who trusted God's promises.

Beth encourages Christians of all ages to deepen their own trust in God & live out their faith!!

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Mar 06, 2010 Ruth Ann rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-non-fiction

We read this group in my Bible study. This book was not my favorite - I much preferred Beth Moore's devotional "David: 90 days with a heart like his". They are totally different in format, though.

Anyway, although it wasn't my favorite, I did like the book. I learned quite a bit, felt challenged, and walked away refreshed and reaffirmed in my faith. Beth is a great writer and I feel like I always benefit from her.

So, what didn't I like?
I felt like some of it was a little hokey.
I didn't agree with...more

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Apr 24, 2011 Angie is currently reading it

This is a deep study on believing God is who He says He is, He can do what He says He can do and I am who God says I am...etc. It's taking me a while to get through this study. There is a lot of scripture references to look up. So far ...so good.

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Apr 21, 2009 Sharon is currently reading it

I've already read the whole book; this is my second time through it, in preparation to lead the Believing God bible study. It is an absolutely life-changing book if you want to move from living out a mediocre Christian life to finding real victory.

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Nov 07, 2012 Ashleigh rated it 5 of 5 stars

I probably should do this study again. It was so rich and good for my faith. I've been a Christian all my life, but I still feel like I struggle with my faith. "I do believe! Help me overcome my unbelief!" (Mark 9:23, I think)

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Apr 03, 2009 Michael rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: christianity

2 things that stood out:

(1) Finally a non-charismatic Christian who sees the importance of belief as a part of Phase-II salvation.
(2) The importance of erecting our own Ebenezer stones as markers of faith in our life.

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Jun 06, 2012 Barbara rated it 5 of 5 stars

I read this book at a time when I was really struggling with who I am. This book affirmed that "I am who God says I am." It also gave me a significant understanding and acceptance of God's unconditional love.

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Mar 01, 2010 Sarah Oglesby rated it 5 of 5 stars

have done this bible study and then read the book a year later...it is beautiful and encouraging...everyone should read Beth Moore atleast once a year! Her words and wisdom are truly inspiring and a joy to read.

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Apr 14, 2011 Angie Hohulin rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was my first time reading Beth Moore and I truly enjoyed the book. I read it as a small group study and found that most chapters were better after the second read because the content digs deeper than some other studies I've read. It is not a light read, but if you have the time to devote to it the book focuses on believing God is who He says He as and we are who He says we are and that is a great message. She also includes some practical ways to shift your thinking from simply believing in...more

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Jul 19, 2012 Anne Currier rated it 5 of 5 stars

My all time FAVORITE book and bible study!! If you are a beginner or novice doesn't matter!! Beth Moore has an incredible amount of knowledge and makes it easy to understand!!

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Dec 27, 2008 Mary rated it 5 of 5 stars

Beth Moore's bible studies are deep and though-provoking. She's a talented speaker and writer...always come away from her studies with a deeper love of my Savior.

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Dec 29, 2009 Kelsey rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: garbage

Let me preface this review with this : I am an active Christian. Not a perfect christian, as none of us are, but an active and ardent one none the less.

This book was terrible. Beth Moore can't write. At all. It was a struggle to read this, though I had to for a bible study I was in. She's not particularly insightful, most of her examples aren't particularly good and I dislike all her "christianese".

I would not recommend this to anyone who actually enjoys reading.

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Jun 19, 2011 Lindsay rated it 4 of 5 stars

I gave my copy to a family member who was going through a tough journey with their health. I love Beth's way of conveying God's story.

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Aug 19, 2012 Rachael rated it 4 of 5 stars

So far I am taking it all in and I haven't read the whole book yet. I really can relate to what she writes about and she seems to have a good understanding of scripture.

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Apr 17, 2009 Pam rated it 5 of 5 stars

very good emotional book to read, gets you to really think about breaking free of your closet hurts, the deep ones

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Jun 17, 2013 Sue Andrews rated it 5 of 5 stars

This study simplified and encouraged my faith to grow to a deeper level. I would greatly suggest this.

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Sep 02, 2012 Paul rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: religion-and-spirituality

Ok, so I haven't read the book but the video Bible Study was life changing for Michele and I.

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Sep 09, 2009 Murray Sullivan rated it 5 of 5 stars

An amazing Christian woman living the life God wants us all to have.

Thanks Beth

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Feb 26, 2009 Terri Linn added it

This is an awesome book and I recommend it for any/everyone!

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May 15, 2012 Lori Lauth rated it 4 of 5 stars

Changed the way I spend my prayer time. Wonderful book.

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