¿Estás ansioso por dejar un huella en la vida?¿No estás dispuesto a contentarte con una vida tranquila y rutinaria?Jim Cymbala cree que todo aquel que se pregunte si esto es todo lo que hay en la vida, va por el camino correcto. Lo cierto es que Dios sí tiene más para nosotros.A lo largo de sus años como pastor del Tabernáculo de Brooklyn, Cymbala ha aprendido lo que significa depender de Dios… en todas las cosas. Una y otra vez ha visto en marcha la provisión de Dios para una iglesia sin dinero, unos niños que han sido maltratados y una gente marginada por la sociedad.Tanto si procedes de los niveles más bajos, los más elevados o los medianos de la sociedad, Jim Cymbala sabe que Dios te puede transformar la vida. Te puedes convertir en una persona notable, gracias a la paz y el gozo que manifiestas. Prepárate a buscar ese «más» en la vida que Dios tiene para ti.
Jim Cymbala has been the pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than twenty-five years. The author of the best-selling titles Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire; Fresh Faith; and Fresh Power, he lives in New York City with his wife, Carol Cymbala, who directs the Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
Although it wasn’t my favorite of Jim’s books, this is still a great read that will challenge and encourage anyone’s spiritual journey. The authenticity of Jim’s faith comes across in every word he writes and has been a huge encouragement to me in a season of life that is requiring more faith from me than I feel I could ever possibly give. If you need a refreshing dose of faith from someone who has seen the results of living sold out to God for the better part of his life, you should definitely pick up any/all of Jims books.
Favorite Quote: “One of the greatest spiritual self-deceptions is the idea that we are living close to God even though we care little for about the people around us. This simply does not square with 1 John 4:8 ‘Whoever does not love does not know Hod, because God is love.’... The only measure of our vertical relationship with God is the loving quality of our horizontal relationship with others.”
Listen closely and look around to see what God has for you
Wow! Exactly what I needed to hear, confirmation of my thoughts and dreams. Pastor Cymbala used easy understandable dialogue as he developed each point and focused on the main things we need to hear as Jesus followers. As I set and anticipate what the Lord has around the next corner, I know that I was made for more and in his strength and power I can fill those shoes. I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs to hear from the Lord and fulfill Gods plan for your best. The path may not be easy but well worth the journey.
Pastor Jim Cymbala has a way of opening up scripture in the way he explains things on such a layman field. We are truly made for more, and in realizing this fully starts at the heart of understanding who you are in Christ and taking God at His word and fully trusting Him to do what He has said He will do. And I’m doing this, it will come natural to live out your full potential That God has created you for!!! Great read. A lot of “nuggets” in this book. Thank you Jim Cymbala.
Cymbala makes a couple of important points: There is a reason for our existence, even if we don't see it. Pray, pray with all your heart and forget about intellectualising it and listen, because God will answer. Trust that God sent his Spirit to be with you and also, stop being so lukewarm. Just believe what God said - and He said "in this world you will have trouble ..." (John 16.33). It's the "take heart" part that I'm battling with at the mo. At least I found in these pages another person who knows that people are always prowling around for reasons for things - and answers to most of these are to be found in the Bible. If not, consult the Author of the Word, and He will answer.