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.
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!
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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.
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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!
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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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Heidi
sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com
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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. 🙂
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
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Thanks for the entry!
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This would be so great- I love to read and am always looking for new authors!!!
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Thanks
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What a helpful contest idea!
I, too, read Expereincing God and was positively impacted.
Please consider me entered. 🙂
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I have been on a quest to expand my relationship with God and welcome any media that can assist me with this.
I loved Experiencing God, so I’d like to check this out!
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Jennifer 🙂
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I have read and heard many good things about this book! Please enter me in your drawing. I appreciate it. Thanks, Cindi
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We are just having our first baby, and I think this would be a wonderful time to read a book like this!
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This sounds like a great book. I am always looking for good books to read. I need to work on my relationship with God during this difficult time in my life.
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I would love to read this book – I always feel that the busyness of life can really steal our important priorities!
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I was just sharing with my Sunday School class what I learned when I took the Experiencing God class way back when. Some of the truths in that study have stuck with me years later as I walk along with the Lord. Now that is a good study! I would love to read this book and continue to learn more from the Blackaby family.
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sounds like a great book. i had some serious growth through his experiencing god study.
I’d love to have a copy of this. Thanks for the great giveaway, as usual!
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I appreciate it. Thanks,Cindi
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I would love to win one of these books. This falls right in line with my desire to increase my bible knowledge and my time in prayer so that I may come to know God more intimately. Thank you for offering them. Take care and God bless, Cory
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I’ve not seen this one before, sounds interesting.
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This sounds like a book I really need right now in my life. I know the stress and busyness of my life as a stay-at-home-mom sometimes gets in the way of my relationship with God.
I know I limit God all of the time. I think that is usually because I choose to “do my thing” instead!
Would love to get a copy of the book.
Sounds like a book I would enjoy!
The term “spiritual mediocrity” is SO TRUE…as soon as I read that I realized it’s so easy to slip into that pattern. I’d love to read this book!
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I’d love to win it, but definitely plan to buy it if I don’t!!
Dori
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I adored Experiencing God….and this book sounds like exactly what I need to read right now. Thanks… meg.wilson@gmail.com
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Definitely a buyer , IF I don’t win.
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I loved Experiencing God. I would be very interested in reading this book as well.
I loved Experiencing God. This book sounds good too!
Kelly
Sounds awesome! Best kind of New Year’s resolution would definitely have to be a spiritual kick in the pants!
this sounds like a book I should read 🙂
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I was in a small group Bible study using Experiencing God a few years ago with my husband. It definitely had a deep impact on both of us. I’d be very interested to see what this book has to offer.