You Want Me to Do What? by Michael Youssef

Which would you rather…

Have God speak to  you so clearly there’s no doubt what you should do, but you’re terrified to do it or flounder around from one thing to another not having clear direction from God?

I fall into the latter category and it’s not a fun place to be, but those of you in the first category might appreciate (or not) Michael Youssef’s latest! “You Want Me to Do What? Get Off Your Blessed Assurance and Do Something!”

From the publisher:

When individuals feel God telling them to do something that is out of their comfort zone, what is the instinctive reaction? To run for the hills? To pretend they didn’t hear? To argue? Dr. Michael Youssef explains that God challenges every Christian to fulfill the call He has placed on their lives. Dr. Youssef walks readers through the story of Joshua and leads them to discover how to take on what seems to be impossible, learn from failure, complete the victory, claim their inheritance, and share their story. By the end of this journey they will be inspired to put the lessons of this book into practice and claim the promises that accompany God’s calling.

Hmmm, maybe this description is for me. I’m at a point in my writing career where I want to throw my computer up against the wall and I’m sure my family won’t mind a bit. Do I do it or fight through the discouragement and writing rejection? Maybe this book will give me the kick in the pants I need.

Youssef mixes the book of Joshua with real life stories to encourage and inspire you not to quit! Though I just skimmed the book, it feels like a giant peptalk, which isn’t a bad thing! With chapters like “You Want Me to Cross into the River of Impossibility?” and “You Want Me to Learn From My Mistakes?” this book is bound to motivate those (and me) who feel ready to quit!

Was it a coincidence I picked up this book on the day I got my latest rejection? Was it chance I’m feeling ready throw in the towel, but decided to crack open the cover of this book? I’m not sure, but I’m sure this book will pull me out of the “rejection depression” I feel myself slipping into.

For more on this book and to purchase it go here!