When God Turned Off The Lights: True Stories Of Seeking God In The Darkness

by Cecil Murphey

Every devoted Christian experiences periods of time when God seems far away, when the light of His face seems to have turned away and left His child to fumble in the darkness. During periods of spiritual blackout, when God seems to be silent, we feel as if we’ve been put on hold: We wait and wait for God to get back on the line. We know it will be wonderful when the light comes back on and drives away the darkness, but we want it now—not later. Award-winning writer Cecil Murphey has journeyed through this darkness three different times during his many years following Christ, and each time was more difficult than the last. He suggests that believers have three choices when the lights go out: (1) Give up, (2) examine ourselves for sin or failure, or (3) accept that God’s face is hidden with His purpose in mind. In When God Turned Off the Lights, readers will learn how to make the most of their time on hold by pondering the mysteries of God’s character, confident that He will turn the lights on once again.

Genres: Christian

222 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Cecil Murphey has written or coauthored more than one hundred books, including the autobiography of Franklin Graham, Rebel with a Cause. A collaborator on the bestseller Gifted Hands with Dr. Ben Carson, Cecil resides in Georgia.

Reviews

[James N.]

A truthful, honest look at the dark night of the soul. Highly recommended!

[Blake Johnson]

This book encouraged me to keep the faith when life was choking my hope in Christ out of my heart. Very relatable, would recommend to anyone struggling with God’s sovereignty.

[Chase Armstrong]

God had warn my wife and I for the next "trial". This remind me of this book. Cecil Murphey tell it so well. His experience and testimony is so therapeutic. This encourages me to keep on going and endured God's "silent". I am blessed that I have read this book. I told my wife she should read it when time comes.

[Brent Hartford]

Could relate personally to most of what Cecil described as it related to his personal journey.