God Is God and I'm Not: How God’s Sovereignty Matters Every Day

by Dr. Timothy Z Witmer

At times, the ups and downs of life can leave us feeling lost at sea. When the winds of shifting circumstances bring trials beyond our control, where can we find an anchor for our souls? For Christians, our safe harbor in both the calm and the storm is found in God alone.In this book, Dr. Timothy Witmer offers encouragement for anyone worn out by the changing tides of the truth that God is in control. He pairs biblical insight with practical application, helping us find comfort in our sovereign God, no matter what lies ahead.This book A biblical foundation for understanding God’s sovereigntyAn overview of how the Lord’s reign influences all of lifeFocused chapters on God’s sovereign help in temptation and forgiving othersAnswers to common questions about divine sovereignty

Genres: Theology

181 pages, Hardcover

Published January 6, 2026

Reviews

[Noah Stevens · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book doesn’t sugarcoat anything. It clearly lays out the difference between God’s holiness and our humanity, while also pointing out the subtle, everyday ways we try to take back control and undermine His sovereignty. It’s practical and humbling in the right way. A short read that makes you think long after you close it.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good introduction to the sovereignty of God in all things! Great read. Would work for a small group study as well.

[Brandon H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

"This sovereignty of God is the ground of peace and confidence to all his people. They rejoice that the Lord God omnipotent reigneth; that neither necessity, nor chance, nor the folly of man, nor the malice of Satan controls the sequence of events and all their issues. Infinite wisdom, love, and power, belong to Him, our great God and Saviour, into whose hands all power in heaven and earth has been committed." -Charles Hodge

This short book lives up to its title. The author teaches on the subject of the sovereignty of God from the scriptures with accuracy and simplicity which makes it easy to understand. He also answers questions like, "If God is sovereign why evangelize?"and "If God is sovereign, why pray?"

This was mostly a review of the subject matter for me but is a good book to read if you haven't thought much about this subject so I will round my rating up to four stars.

[Clifton Rankin · Rating 4 out of 5]

“God is God, and I’m Not: How God’s Sovereignty Matters Every Day,” by Dr. Timothy Z. Witmer, was advertised on Facebook, and caught my eye because of the catchy title. It’s not a long book, only 181 pages of text, and it’s not an in-depth theological look at the doctrine of God’s Sovereignty; but it is a precise, pastoral survey of how the doctrine should affect our everyday lives. Maybe it was because of my present life situation, but it was a very encouraging book to me; and Witmer’s years as a pastor and seminary professor are evident in his organization and writing style.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

God's Providence Clearly on Display

The sovereignty of God is highly debated and not fully understood. Witmer unpacks this doctrine and explains why it should be celebrated. Without God's sovereignty we have no Goal.