I am Not in Charge

by Ness Cannon

256 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2021

Reviews

[Stephanie Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started this the day before we got my mom’s diagnosis, and it really felt like God spoke to me so clearly “you are not in charge.” This was not a sharp realization but more gentle and compassionate. I’m still learning and walking in this new reality of dispelling the want to have everything be my kind of perfect in life. I couldn’t recommend this more.

[Becca Carlson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this off and on over the year, and I did enjoy it. It says it’s a devotional, but those are usually daily chunks, where this was 8 chapters/8 weeks that were 20-30 pages and had some questions scattered throughout.) Going through a brain disease was a major impetus for Cannon to let go and realize she can’t control her life as she wanted/had, let alone her body, and that God is ultimately (and lovingly) in charge.

[Tara O'Shields · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet, thought-provoking, 8-week devotional. Very impactful, but peacefilled as you walk through it. And the cover is gorgeous!

[Mary Caroline Giles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful devotional series! It was such a nice, easy read. I also loved how vulnerable the author was with her life and personal struggles!

[Abby Theobald · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this study with my whole heart! It took me a little while to get through it, but that was definitely God’s timing because I read the words my soul needed to hear when it needed to hear them. How beautiful it is to slowly be broken of my need to control and learn how to fully lean into His open arms… Thank you Ness Cannon for being vulnerable and sharing your words for us to connect with and learn from!

[Sadie Regnier · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just couldn't get into this weekly devotional for some reason. I was also irritated that it had a lot of smaller or singular bible verses to look up rather than just printing them in the book itself.

[Jennie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5