Ron likens this burn out to David entering Ziklag and explains that many of us have willingly ventured into Ziklag, at one point or another, by deciding that somehow our dreams and our activities can bring us happiness and fulfillment without the need of God being in charge.
Most of the book is personal testimonies combined with clips of David's story, showing us what this trip to Ziklag often looks and feels like - and how we can break free of it and return to God's path for our lives. Each chapter concludes with reflection questions to help you discover if you have ventured in Ziklag at some point, and how you can redeem your walk with God.
While I found this book to be a sobering look at the dangers and pitfalls of following your own path and creating a distance between yourself and God, I had a hard time relating to it. Having spent years away from God and only recently returning to His loving embrace, I expected this book to be more personal to me - but it just didn't quite get there. 3/5 stars.
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary print copy of this book from Moody Publishers for the purpose of this honest review. All opinions are my own.*
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ About The Author ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
(copied from back cover)
Ron Moore serves as senior pastor of The Bible Chapel, a multisite church with 4,000 people meeting at campuses throughout the Pittsburgh area. Before joining Back to the Bible, Ron's teaching was heard each weekday on a national program called The Journey. Ron has a master of theology and a doctor of ministry degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, as well as a master's degree in education from Texas A&M. He has written several books, including Journey Through the Bible, Journey Through the Psalms, Journey Through the Gospels, and Ignite. He and his wife, Lori, have been married since 1980 and have four adult children.Purchase Links:
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