Abandon: Laying Aside Your Plan for God's Purpose

by Tim Timberlake

Your secret to living the life beyond your wildest dreams!
Do you have a vision for how your life should turn out?  Big plans?  Great dreams?  
Get ready to trade it in for something a whole lot bigger and infinitely greater!

In Abandon, Tim Timberlake shows you how to exchange your life for God’s life. Obedience to God is not a burden, as many have thought. Instead, obedience is your key to experiencing the life of Heaven right now!

You’ll learn how
As you abandon yourself to God’s plan, get ready to experience a life that is “far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!” (Eph. 3:20, Message).

178 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2015

About the author

Tim Timberlake is the lead pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida and Creedmoor, North Carolina. He is a gifted communicator and teacher who has the ability to communicate to people from all walks of life. His sense of humor, combined with his in-depth Bible teaching, gives the listener and reader the tools to transform their lives from the inside out. Tim is graduate of the Pistis School of Ministry in Detroit, Michigan. He is an avid sports fan and a cultural thought leader.

Reviews

[Jalynn Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

About the Book:

Your secret to living the life beyond your wildest dreams!
Do you have a vision for how your life should turn out? Big plans? Great dreams?



Get ready to trade it in for something a whole lot bigger and infinitely greater!

In Abandon, Tim Timberlake shows you how to exchange your life for God’s life. Obedience to God is not a burden, as many have thought. Instead, obedience is your key to experiencing the life of Heaven right now!

You’ll learn how to:

Discover the life that will truly fulfill you… and start living out your divine destiny
Focus on your purpose…and not get distracted by your problems
Overcome roadblocks to enjoying God’s best… and experience victory over your doubts, failures, and temptations
Hunger for God more than anything…and confidently entrust your future into His hands
As you abandon yourself to God’s plan, get ready to experience a life that is “far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!” (Eph. 3:20, Message).



About the Author:

Pastor Timothy Timberlake is the 3rd oldest child of the late Bishop Mack Timberlake, Jr. and Pastor Brenda Timberlake. He serves as Co-Pastor of Christian Faith Center. Pastor Tim is a graduate of Word of Faith Bible Training Center in Detroit, Michigan. He has a heart for people from all walks of life and a vision to see them grow through the Word of God. Everywhere he goes, he touches the hearts of people to give their lives to Jesus and reminds those who are already in Christ to confess, believe and act on the Word of God in their daily lives.


My Review:

In the past few years my husband and I have finally accepted the call that God has placed on our lives. The transition has been long and hard, probably the hardest thing that we have ever tried to accomplish. We were actually called 10 years ago but just recently relented. Our lives during the time of rebelling were some of the worst years in our married life. We did not think we would survive, but by God's grace we did. I can tell you from personal experience, it is easier and less taxing if you just follow God and the path that He has laid out for you and your family. You don't knows how, you say?


Here is a book that covers the basics of that intended path. You can use this book as a guidebook to getting back on track and doing it God's way. It's like I have told my daughter, sometimes your will for your life doesn't match Gods and many times this will be the case. But if you know what His will is and you have the faith to step out and do what He is asking, not only will He reward you for it, but somehow it becomes you will as well. We have an awesome God that according to Jeremiah 29:11 has our best interest at heart. He is so worth it!!


The author knows his stuff and many of his points ring true. This book is a winner!


**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Bookfun.

[Pamela Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abandon All for God

In this book, Tim Timberlake outlines a plan to help the reader learn to abandon their plans for life and place their life in God's hands. This is a must read book for all Christians who wish to be closer to Christ and live the life He wants for us. Even if we believe we are already leading a Christ-centered life, this book explains that we all need to let go of our way of doing things and truly follow God's will. It is not so much a religious principle as it is a total change of lifestyle. This change is presented in three phases:

~The Choice
~The Challenge
~The Change

We have a choice to clear our minds of negative ideas and beliefs. In order to achieve true success, we need to stop trying to do things our way. God knows our heart, and if we sincerely want to realize our purpose, a sincere heart towards God will produce results. We must allow God to heal us in every way. We must always seek God through faith, as He always responds to true faith. The choice we must make is to give up our old ways of thinking and living, and trust God to lead our path through life.

The challenge is to live our lives resisting temptation and negativity. The best way to do this is to turn to the Bible and read God's word. We need to develop a deep relationship with Jesus and ask for things based on His will for us. By trying to control our own lives and by holding on to our way of thinking, we move farther away from Christ. To be closer to Him, we must be one with Him, in heart and in purpose. We can't really hold on to God if we don't let go of other things. Once we abandon ourselves to God, he is free to do His will in our lives. We need to seek Him through prayer and completely believe that He will change us.

The change will come when we finally leave the past behind and continue forward relying on God's strength. If we value Him, trust Him, and pursue Him, we will be victorious in life. Seek Him in spirit and in truth and He will provide the way for each of us.

Tim Timberlake has written a book which leads the reader to a life which God wants for us. I found "Abandon" to be deeply meaningful and extremely useful in my life. I highly recommend this book!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, through The Book Club Network (bookfun.org) in exchange for my honest review.

[Brent Soderstrum · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book through GoodReads First Read program.

This book is about abandoning your plan for your life and following what God has planned for you. I have never had trouble with turning my life over to God and putting Him in charge. My problem has always been knowing what God's plan is for my life. This book is one of the first that I have read in which this dilemma is addressed. We need to follow God through his Word on a daily basis. We might not know what the big plan for us is just yet but if we follow God with each step the plan works its way out.

I also enjoyed the section which talks about when our prayers aren't answered the way we want or we get no answer at all. God knows the big picture. We want immediate satisfaction when in the long run that may not be best. We also want God to answer our prayers right away. Learning to follow God's time table is not an easy thing.

Even when something "bad" happens in our lives God can use that "bad" thing to bring about good and/or develop character traits that we really need and that could have been gained in no other way.

I have been praying for something for over a year now and have found myself frustrated with God at times when nothing appears to be happening. I really think this book was God's answer to me. Thanks Mr. Timberlake for being the conduit of God's message.

[Cherie Kasper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tim Timberlake has brought to you in book form a guide on how to ABANDON your old life, your old doubts, shows you how to get past roadblocks, how to discover a truly fulfilling life and to hunger for God and His word.
Each section in itself is a totally explained plan on how to discover how you really feel, what you are hiding and how to deal with those problems so that you can abandon those feelings and move on to a better God filled life. Each chapter on its own could be a study for a group or an involved in-depth study for ones self.
The writing is very clear, well explained and well written. It is not hard to navigate through the book at all. In fact, it is very pleasurable to do so. I would recommend this book, very soon to be on the market if not already.
I was given this book by bookfun.org to read and review with my honest opinion.

[Broken Publishing · Rating 2 out of 5]

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Abandon, by Tim Timberlake is basically an expansive sermon on Jacob (Israel). This entire book teaches and hinges on one particular study (interpretation) of Genesis 25-50.



Although it doesn't specifically avoid heavier or more theologically challenging issues, it is safe to say it focuses on, and is geared towards, newer Christians entering fully into Christianity. 







On first impressions the book seems to tackle the basic meat and potatoes of Christianity. But upon delving deeper, I am concerned this Christian pastor-author is inadvertently pushing Churchianity rather than Christianity. 

"... you pray when you can and read the Bible when you can. You even go to church if there isn't a big game on or you aren't too tired from a late Saturday night out." pg. 50

"...begin to look for the healthy stuff like communal worship and prayer." pg 60

Why is communal worship (read in, Church as a verb) assumed to be "healthy stuff"? Reading the bible and going to Church every Sunday are examples of being obedient to God? I am not theologically convinced of that.

"Do you have a church you call home? If not, it's time you found one!" pg 117

I am concerned this pastor-author may even be throwing in a light seasoning of Prosperity Gospel. 

"Disobedience in any area produces curses, and cursed cause us to fail. On the flip side of that, when we adhere to the things God instructs us to do, it produces blessings.

"When you really grasp this truth and start believing this, it will lead you to the abundance that both you and God desire for your life." pg. 39-40

What is being taught here is that bad things will befall you if you do not follow God's will and good things will be reaped upon you if you are obedient. Ultimately, this may not be a Prosperity Gospel but it is definitely the teaching of the Carrot and the Stick.  

"One night I asked him why God would allow this to happen to him, a person who clearly was following the will of God in every way. My father made clear to me that the throat cancer was not from God, but rather from the enemy..." pg. 80

It isn't important here whether I agree or not with this point of view. If we are going to abide by bible or Christian theology, then at least let's not be subjective. Lines like this concern me for I am not convinced they are theologically sound. The bible states, "...for He caused His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." Matthew 5:45 (NIV). Clearly, not all bad things that befall us is the work of the devil. 

"We ask God, "God, just exactly when will the new job come through? The soul mate be found? The child conceived? The money made?"" pg. 82

Again, like a Prosperity Gospel, the author is assuming these good and desired things are coming. Maybe the answer is the new job is not coming through; the soul mate's not to be found; there is no child; the money's not to be made. Tim's 'theology' makes God into some sort of Cosmic ATM. It is poor theology. (However, to be fair to Tim Timberlake, he does warn against this very thing on page 89).



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On a different tangent, there are certain assumptions taken in this book that not only do I not agree with; not only do I think are erroneous teachings, but also feel are somewhat degrading and insulting to other faiths. 

"Every single one of us - without the benefit of God on our side - will disregard our gifts and act rashly and without discernment..." pg. 66

I rather like Master Hua-Ching Ni's (Taoist teacher and priest) perspective on this:

"Excessively religious people may think those people had no God, but I don't see it that way. I think that these were spiritually self-responsible people who did not rely on external authority to make themselves behave correctly." Huan-Ching Ni, "Entering the Tao", pg. 21

The point here, being that some people need either the carrot (a promised spiritual reward - which would make them spiritual hedonists) or the stick (a threatened punishment), or both, in order to act morally and civilly.



Tim Timberlake furthers this erroneous position by making assumptions that what would be a good, level-headed, and grounded friend (see the example on pg. 151) must be a "godly friend". 



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"Now I never saw my dad do any wrong. He never yelled, never smoke, never drank. He was the epitome of being Christ-like..." pg. 79

I mean no disrespect for his late father, but again, I am not convinced this is an example of being the epitome of Christ-like. We have prime examples of Jesus yelling in the cleansing of the temple (Mark 11:5-19, 27-33, Matthew 21: 12-17, 23-27, Luke 19:45-48, 20: 1-8, and John 2: 13-16), and Jesus had been accused of gluttony and being a drunkard (Luke 7: 34). Now, the accusation doesn't make him a glutton or a drunkard, but it does more than suggest that he drank. 

So, can we honesty say that never yelling, never smoking, and never drinking are the epitome of being Christ-likeness? I think not. 



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There seems to be a proficiency of toting some vague, non-specific, half-answers.

"God doesn't then punish us in these moments, but instead lets the natural repercussions of our disobedience happen. To avoid this altogether, we would be well off listening to God, following His rules..." pg. 56

My fear and concern with statements like this one is what does it mean "following His rules"; or is that to be interpreted and dictated to us?

"The best thing we can possibly do in this instance is allow God to illuminate and address the unseen." pg. 148

Far too general. Far too vague.



However, in the latter half of this book he does come through with some good solid direction. I particularly liked pg. 112-113 where Tim breaks down 6 types of thought processes that are counter-productive or even toxic. 



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In summery, I feel this book's target audience would be new (possibly spiritually immature) Christians entering the church, wide-eyed and bushy-tailed. My concern is that this pastor may be indoctrinating them into something not so spiritually healthy.

Not an overly lengthy book, and cleverly spaced out and stretched to meet its 175 page count, maybe he should have allowed himself more room. To be fair, maybe Tim didn't allow himself enough pages to properly expand on several points and better clarified certain ambiguities. Maybe the flags of concern I'm seeing are better cleared up in person?



It strikes me that this book might be used as part of a course or teaching at his Christian Faith Center in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Maybe that is exactly what this little book is.

An accessory for a biblical study or church course. 



But as a stand alone volume, I found it lacking.



Two our of five stars.



















Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author and/or publisher through the Speakeasy blogging book review network  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.

[Olivia B · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started his other book, The Power of 1440, first. Some repetition, but overall, I felt the reading to be enlightening, easy to understand, and empowering.

[Chandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have very mixed feelings writing this review. Its official rating from me is 2 out of 5, though it's really more like a 2.8 (but no, that doesn't round up). I have no doubts that Tim's heart is in the right place, and that he means very well, and that this is only a beginning step in all he has been gifted to share, but Abandon falls just enough short that I can't roll that into a it's-the-thought-that-counts kind of review.

Abandon: Laying Aside Your Plan for God's Purpose is meant to be a primer for stepping out into full faith, leaving behind worldly and selfish plans and walking into the mystery God has in store for your life, whatever that may turn out to mean. While it's not a new concept for a book, there's nothing wrong with new voices for new generations--there wasn't actually much revolutionary in Blue Like Jazz when we read it ten years ago, but it was someone speaking these things for us, for my generation, and there is real value to that. But what opens with solid points and minimal distractions begins to slump, and by the last few chapters my margin notes included "What is the purpose of this?" and "No idea why this chapter is in here."

The most frustrating angle of this is Tim has the bones of a really solid book here. He makes some nice points in his first chapters about stepping away from formulaic religion and lip service, but the problems come with tying in the story of Jacob. While there are a handful of solid connections between Jacob's story and where Tim's going, it's not enough to keep us bouncing back and forth, and ends up being a stumbling block.

Amid, and gradually outpacing, Tim's strong points are distractions and issues:
- Brevity can be a strength, but here it comes off as rushed, as nearly an outline with a plan to return and fill in the gaps later. My paperback clocks at 172 pages, but the word count would reveal it to be much shorter, between large type, heavy spacing, frequent bullets, and nearly-every-page callouts (a tweetable quote from the page, complete with #Abandon).
- There's a consistent feel of being hurried, like Tim only had so much paper on which to write: "I've taken the time to list a few [ideas on prayer] that stick out to me" introduces a page and a half...on the Lord's prayer (114-116); after giving two examples for a point, "I could continue with this list for a long time but I won't. I think the point has been made" (121). This isn't helped by the frequency of typos, including in one of the tweetable callouts, p. 82.
- Audience questions: most of the time, Tim sticks to the pretty standard examples of sacrifice and fear: money (job/house/possessions) and marriage. This is fine, but personalizing and getting specific can do a lot. There are also some weird moments that beg the question, Who is your audience? "You're scared you won't be able to live on a five-figure instead of a six-figure salary" (54). ...I've never met these people you're talking to, Tim.

Overall, the book is more disorganized than problematic. While there are many books I'd point to before this one, I wouldn't pull it from someone's hands. That said, when dealing with an entry-level book like this, odd phrasing and throwaway sentences can find places to burn and breed in a new or reignited believer's head. One example: "The time is right to stop listening to the if onlys and start understanding that God has made many difficult sacrifices to give you your unique identity" (45). A hang-up many of us work through in our early years as a Christian is clarifying the God-as-parent metaphor, separating the inevitable human brokenness of our parents from His perfection. But here, Tim doesn't seems to be detailing God as sacrificing himself for love, but as a guilt trip. [Frustration point: On the very next page, a very well-done clarification on giving up your life.]

The marketing copy and front blurbs clearly set this as a book that will provide easy steps to follow to find "your secret to living the life beyond your wildest dreams!" (back cover). In Tim's efforts to tie in his life experience, the story of Jacob, and some generic "this is what you need to do" language, he gets lost somewhere in the middle. Unfortunately, Abandon suffers too much from these hang-ups and stumbles shy of being what it could.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author and/or publisher through the Speakeasy blogging book review network. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR,Part 255.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

When we hear the word 'abandon,' we think of orphans and stray kittens, left to fend for themselves. This isn't exactly what Tim Timberlake has in mind. He wrote Abandon to exhort us toward self-abandonment--the giving our whole selves over to God. Grounded in the Jacob story (Genesis 25-31), Timberlake tells us how Jacob moved from being a self-centered deceiver to a recipient of God's blessing.

abandon_webcover-200x300Timberlake unfolds his message in three phases. In phase one, chapters one through three, he invites us to the 'Don't-Do-It-Yourself' life where we stop feeding ourselves with junk that leaves empty but follow and believe. In phase two, chapters four and five, he talks about the challenge of temptation and faulty thinking, exit strategies and what it takes for us to overcome. In phase three, chapters six through nine, he explores what transformation looks like.

This is a quick read and has the potential to be helpful, especially for young and new Christians. I appreciated that Timberlake took the time to retell the story of Jacob before launching in. It rooted his words in a story of transformation that Bible readers know, and it gave the text a practical dimension.

However this rootedness doesn't continue in substantial way after the first part of the book. Timberlake starts uses Bible verses looser. Sometimes he uses a passage illustratively, and does it well. Sometimes he proof-texts. Occasionally his interpretations get a little flighty.

For example, he quotes Numbers 23:23, "Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, no divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and Israel, What hath God wrought!" He observes that Jacob and Israel are used through out scripture to refer to Jacob, whose name God changed to Israel. But then he writes, " The word enchantment is tied to "Jacob," and divination is tied to "Israel." Enchantment is a word meaning invocation of demons, which fits with Jacob's personality of deceit, and divination means to discover something by means of supernatural powers, as is fitting for Israel, a prince of God" (146). He uses this passage to illustrate the different ways we are perceived, but this misinterpets the parallelism and rips the verse out of its context--Balaam's prophecy about the nation of Israel.

Another thing that didn't sit well was the revolution I didn't see anywhere in this book. Timberlake exhorts us to obey God, have faith, and to allow Christ to shape us. But the light at the end of it is what? successful living, blessing, abundant life. The self we have been asked to abandon seems very much alive, and a lot of Timberlake's advice sound more like 'how to get ahead God's way' than 'how to live a life which prophetically announces God's coming kingdom.' He talks about the power of positive thinking (168) and there is a ring of prosperity in some of his phrases.

On the other hand, Timberlake talks realistically throughout his book about setbacks, hardtimes and valleys. He offers sound advice on managing your emotions. I can't say this book is bad or harmful. It just doesn't paint a compelling vision of what it means to take up your cross and follow Christ. I give this two-and-a-half stars.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author and/or publisher through the Speakeasy blogging book review network I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255

[Fr. River · Rating 5 out of 5]

ABANDON BY TIM TIMBERLAKE-A Reflection and Book Review

Ephesians 2: 16-18 "Christ brought us together through his death on the Cross. The Cross got us to embrace and that was the end of hostility. Christ came and preached peace to you outsiders and peace to us insiders. He treated us as equals, and so made us equals. "

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Tim Timberlake in Abandon presents an argument for finding your "divine destiny", and than focusing on your purpose, through overcoming road blocks and your hunger for God you will have an abundant life. It is a book about placing your future in God's hands.

It seems to cater to a life that if blessed is blessed with security and success, and idealistic kind of life. It is also based solely on belief in Christ.

These past five or six weeks have been very difficult weeks for me. I often talk about the "Angel of Death" hovering over me and reminding me of my mortality and several times in these weeks I have felt that Angel of Death, reminding me that my time is near, hovering and than moving away. I was brutally raped six weeks ago, I developed a virus that has drained me, and perplexed the doctors and only now am I getting over it, I had a false positive HIV test which scared the hell out of me. But through these weeks Christ has been my peace. Through it God has brought "angels" into my life to support and care for me. Four of my street kids have brought me food, slept on my floor as my fever raged, gone with me to the doctor, and nursed me. All four know God in four different ways: one as a Christian, another as a Muslim, another as the goddess, and another as a Buddhist. In each of them Christ has been my peace. Gerald Manley Hopkins says that Christ "comes in ten thousand faces," and Jesus came to me as the Buddha, the goddess, as Mohammed, for Christ comes in the form of love.

The Gospel promises us not security, financial success, good health, but it gives us the words of Christ in the book of John, "I have come to give you life, life in all of its fullness." And that fullness is found in love of God and of our neighbor. It is in that fullness that we truly find abundant life. Deo Gratias! Thanks be to God!

[Janice Garey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review Title: Instruction in Christian Living & Advancement (review of Abandon by Tim Timberlake)
Reviewer: Janice S. Garey
*****5 Stars

The subtitle of this book, Laying Aside Your Plan for God’s Purpose, encompasses the main theme of Tim Timberlake’s book. I found the writing style easy to read and the personal anecdotes to enhance the major points made. The book does not assume the reader has a thorough background in the Bible, so it is ideal as a tool for those reaching out to seekers and new believers. It also works well as a refresher course for anyone who may have strayed away from church and needs a new place to begin personal revival or restoration.

The information about practices to help in defeating the cycle of moving from temptation to sin aids the arsenal of tools Christians have to defeat sin. The author relates that he went through a season of doubt and left the faith for a bit until he was challenged by a blessing and conversation he received from his father just before his father died. From this you realize the author is authentic in knowing about that which he speaks of first hand. Scripture verses are provided to support the author’s written words.

This is the kind of book you want to pass along to your sons and daughters as reinforcement of your teaching in the home when they leave the nest for college. It is the kind of book you might give to someone in the neighborhood who is of another faith and wants to know more about how Christians live and the difference Christ makes in life. I do want to place this book in the church library for any seekers who may visit.

I received this book from bookfun.org in exchange for reading it and posting an honest review. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a tool for sharing the gospel in an easy to read format. It is straightforward and gives all the basics needed to begin life as a faithful and true Christian. It challenges those who have things they need to delete from their lives so Jesus takes His place as the main event in their lives.

[A.C. Cuddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Your secret to living the life beyond your wildest dreams! Do you have a vision for how your life should turn out? Big plans? Great dreams?

Get ready to trade it in for something a whole lot bigger and infinitely greater! In Abandon, Tim Timberlake shows you how to exchange your life for God’s life. Obedience to God is not a burden, as many have thought. Instead, obedience is your key to experiencing the life of Heaven right now!”

Is it time to abandon our own plans for the plans that God has for our lives. We all know that it is. We just don’t have the patience to turn it all over to Him. In this book, Abandon, Pastor Tim Timberlake walks us through the path of Discovery, Focus, Overcoming and Hunger for the life, purpose and path that is our life, the life God planned for us in advance. In addition, Pastor Tim shows us how to overcome the roadblocks – real, perceived or imaginary – that impede our God ordained life.

This book is divided into three “Phases”. Phase One – The Choice to give our life over to God and to be dependent on Him by living a life in total obedience. Phase Two – The Challenge to address the daily challenges we will face when we make the choice to live only for Him. And Phase Three – The Change of what must take place within us to live the life He has for us.

This is a great book for those who are wondering what happened to the life they were want. To those wondering, is this all there is? And to those on the path, but just haven’t arrived yet.

*Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book through the “For Readers Only” group at The Book Club Network, in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.

*Reviews of this book were posted at the following locations:
Amazon, Christian Book, Deeper Shopping, Goodreads, and to be featured on my blog at http://titus3.wordpress.com

[Danielle Poll · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an awesome read about laying yourself aside so that what God wants to do really shines through you. The author, Tim Timberlake, did an excellent job of bringing in real life and Biblical examples that relate to the topics being discussed. It has very practical ways to "exchange your life for God's life." The main word that is brought about is obedience. We need to daily be obedient to God and follow where He is leading. I had a lot of underlines of key phrases and important things to remember while reading this book. This is one I won't be giving away anytime soon, but keeping it to read over again. I highly recommend it to everyone!

I received a copy of this book through The Book Club Network, in exchange for my honest review. Reviews of this book were also posted on my blog: https://booksreviewed4you.wordpress.com/ , Amazon, and bookfun.org.

[Deanna Stevens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Discover.. Focus.. Overcome.. Hunger for more.. This book showed me how obedience to God is not a burden but a victory over doubt, temptation and failures. This book is filled with encouraging statements to uplift and tells us to seek the plan God has for us. The last chapter has 9 practical ways to point you in the right direction and is one I will read over and over again. Tim states "We can't enjoy the victories of today if we're continually dwelling on the defeats of yesterday. ~ A negative mind will never produce a positive life!" Thanks Tim.. I won't go back, I want to celebrate my 'Successes!'
I was gifted a copy for my opinion from the BookClub Network (bookfun.org)

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Choose, Challenge and Change for a deeper relationship
with God. The reader will realize that they must learn to
abandon their life plans putting themselves in God's hand.
The book will help the reader discover a fulfilling life by
being able to abandon old doubts, old roadblocks in a quest
for living God's words.
Attention holding, wee written and easy to understand.
I volunteered to read this eBook. Thank you to book fun.org
for the eBook. My opinion is my own.

[Virginia Winfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read.