Everything: What you give and what you gain to become like Jesus by Mary DeMuth is an honest account of one woman’s spiritual growth – the ups, the downs, and everything else in between.
About a year back, I heard the author speak of how she survived abuse, a broken home and abandonment. I was touched by her testimony of finding God through her brokenness. So, when I realized this book was available at BookSneeze, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it – and I wasn’t disappointed.
This book isn’t a to-do list for Christians. It doesn’t lecture, it doesn’t condemn. It’s more like having a discussion with a mentor over a cup of coffee. The author renders her raw, honest interpretation of what God has been teaching her over the years. Living the ‘Everything’ life doesn’t mean it’s always good. It doesn’t mean we have it all together. An ‘Everything’ life is one surrendered to God – giving it all up to Him and embracing everything He leads us through.
The book comprises of three sections that deal with how we can live a surrendered life through our thoughts, our hearts and our actions. Every chapter concludes with reflection questions that help us personalize what we’ve learnt throughout the chapter.
The author recounts without hesitation, the struggles she has been through in her life. In simple words, she explains how living a surrendered life has impacted her and changed her for the better. One lesson I learnt from this book was regarding my life verse (Jeremiah 29:11). The same lesson is also found in this blog post where the author explains the context of the verse and what we can take away from it.
Irrespective of where you are on your Christian journey, this book will help you along. I have certainly been encouraged to live an ‘Everything’ life for the glory of God. And besides, what other way can we truly live, if our lives aren’t surrendered to the plans of the very One who created us. I pray, along with the author, that you will let Jesus become your everything.
To conclude, here’s a short video trailer of the book:
Disclosure: I received a free Kindle version of this book from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are entirely my own.