5 Minutes for Books — Unlimiting God
When I picked up Unlimiting God, the subtitle made me a bit uneasy: increasing your capacity to experience the divine. It seemed a little mystical to me, and in the expression of my faith, I’m a bit practical–probably a bit too practical. But I noted that it was written by Richard Blackaby, and I thought, “Richard Blackaby–I know him. Experiencing God. He’s not too ‘out there.’” As soon as I read the first chapter I realized that Richard Blackaby is not Henry Blackaby, but his son. He did in fact team with his father to write Experiencing God Day by Day, but had nothing to do with the book I associated with the Blackaby name.
The message of Unlimiting God is simple. We limit God by neglecting His word, losing the joy of worship and fellowship with Him, letting the pressure and busyness of life crowd it out. 
Blackaby begins the book by reminding us that if we are far from God or experiencing limited power in our lives, it is always our fault. We are too easily satisfied with spiritual mediocrity.
The questions for reflection included at the end of each chapter prod the reader to move from, “Yes, I’ve noticed that in my life,” to “What can I do to change that?” which causes life-changing application, as opposed to feeble nods of recognition. Throughout Blackaby walks that fine of convicting the reader without inflicting her with discouraging guilt.
Do you want to go deeper in your walk with God? Do you want to experience more joy and satisfaction? Do you want to be used by God to execute His plans? If your answer is “yes,” or “I don’t know how,” or even “maybe,” do yourself a favor and read this book.
If you would like to win one of three copies (to ship to U.S. or Canadian addresses), please leave a comment here. Don’t forget to check back next week to see if you’re one of the winners.
The winner of last week’s book, Just Tell Me What to Say,
is #275 Kam A.
To find out more about the author or the book, visit her website, JustTellMeWhattoSay.com or Collins’ Gather site.
137 Comments
Awesome!
dansan826 at yahoo dot com
This sounds like a really good book!
This book sounds like a great read and any book about God is sure to be great.
Thanks
palmersf@comcast.net
This would be so great- I love to read and am always looking for new authors!!!
Sounds like a good read!
Thanks for the entry!
please enter me
I definitely want to read this book. Our youth pastor spoke a couple of Sundays ago about the same thing and how we put God into “safe” mode and just think/ask him for the things that we think that He can do. We don’t ask or necessarily want Him to take full control of our lives like we should because He might ask us to do something that is too hard or too “big” in our minds.
Thanks,
Kaleb
I was somewhat startled to see this here as I think this seriously applies to me right now… I’ll be checking this book out whether I win or not.
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Sounds like a great read!
Would love to read this book.
Sounds nice. Please enter me. Thanks so much.
Heidi
sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com
Thanks for the chance!
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Sounds wonderful
Wow! I could really use this book. I am a new mother with a husband overseas in Iraq. I need something to help me deepen my faith while he is away!
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As a Christian, I am always seeking ways to improve my spirituality and my relationship with God. This book seems to be another way to do just what I seek. Thanks!
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hope i win
I haven’t heard of this book. Thanks for posting the review!
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By reading your discription of this book I realized that I limit God. Would love a copy of this book to read. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d love to win this…thanks!
Would love to add to my home book collection
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Sounds like a great book!
I;m glad I found this site. Having difficulties finding a job this past year, I have pushed God out of my life as it becomes longer and longer, interview after interview. I am sure this will help me get back to where I need to be.
looks like a good one to check out
My son and his wife are using this book in a Bible Study. I am excited for them; I read and reread Experiencing God 4 times, leading it as a study once. IF this book is as practical, it will be on my shelf as a reference for years to come. (People know me as the resource lady!) I would love to have a chance to win it in a drawing. Thanks!