The Power to Be is a testament to the power of the Resurrected Christ, the power that is available to all who believe in Him. It is a meaty 40-day devotional with personal stories of God’s provision. The author, Twila Belk, is someone who has been seasoned by life’s trials and is able to offer sage input to the insights she’s gained there. She talks about the grace to forgive when a drunk driver killed her mom, and left her in the hospital. And she talks about joy that permeates an act of gratitude. She finds illustrations in wheelbarrows and dogs hanging out of car windows. Her stories bring practical application.
Twila Belk, the Gotta Tell Somebody Gal, is a Christian communicator with a goal of taking important truths and making them easy to understand. Twila served for ten years as executive assistant to author Cecil Murphey and seeks to help writers in their next steps. She’s published seven books, and contributed to several others. Her mission is to do whatever she can to make God famous.
The Power to Be unwraps the benefits of difficulties and how we can mine them for the jewels found there. Twila’s enthusiasm is contagious; she shares ways God has shown Himself faithful, and says, really, we don’t wait in the difficult seasons alone, but God waits with us.
The Power to Be is an important reminder that we can be still, we can be grateful, we can be strong and we can be courageous, when we rely on the power the Lord provides. Get a copy to remind yourself that it matters who God is in our lives; He doesn’t expect us to muster up our own strength, but to know He is the One who overcomes the giants we face.
One of my favorite features of the book is the call to response. Journaling prompts are provided for reflection, and prayers give voice the focus of the daily devotion. Here’s one that particularly spoke to my heart:
“Lord, as I think about the crazy things you ask me to do, I can’t help but smile because I’ve seen how you work. The things you ask usually aren’t normal or easy, and most of the time they’re scary. They challenge me to trust you. But that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it, Lord? You want to keep reinforcing who you are and how big you are. You want to keep reminding me that anything you call me to do will have your equipping, power, and presence involved. Thank you for teaching me that when I trust and obey, then get out of the way, you always show up and show off. May you receive all honor, glory, and praise.”
Let The Power to Be encourage you to a faith that is greater than fear, because of the One who shoulders your needs!
Sally
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.
