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His New York Times phenomenon The Prayer of Jabez changed how millions pray. Now Bruce Wilkinson wants to change what they do next. Anyone can do a good deed, but some good works can only happen by an act of God. Around the world these acts are called miracles-not that even religious people expect to see one any time soon. But what would happen if millions of ordinary people walked out each morning expecting God to deliver a miracle through them to a person in need? You Were Born for This starts with the dramatic premise that everyone at all times is in need of a miracle, and that God is ready to meet those needs supernaturally through ordinary people who are willing to learn the "protocol of heaven." In the straightforward, story-driven, highly motivating style for which he is known, Wilkinson describes how anyone can be a 'Delivery Guy' from heaven in such universally significant arenas of life as finances, practical help, relationships, purpose and spiritual growth. You Were Born for This will change how you see your world and show you what you can expect God to do through you to meet real needs. You will master seven simple tools of service, and come to say with confidence, "I want to deliver a supernatural gift from God to someone in need today-and I expect to!"… (more)
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I guess I'm a little old-fashioned. If I need a book to overhaul my lifestyle and revolutionize my attitudes, I believe I'll just pick up my Bible, thank you.
I must admit that I was a bit skeptical going into this. I did not see all the examples contained in this book as "According to Hoyle" miracles. Mostly just someone giving money to someone else at exactly the right time, or picking up on the fact that someone else was troubled, and offering to pray for them. The examples cited in the book were, for the most part, weak. Several "miracles" that Wilkinson and his friends claimed were no more than just following instincts, and many were left unresolved (such as the one in which a woman is having concerns over the health of her unborn baby).
Sure the book had several good points, but I feel that most of it was lost in the hype of miracles.
As a Christian, I feel that it's our duty to love our neighbors, even when our neighbors aren't lovable, but I don't think we should be calling everyday niceness and civility miracles. It may seem like that in modern days, but really, it's not.
I think the whole idea of the book is great. Being open to God to help give others miracles is a wonderful thing for which to strive. The author, Bruce Wilkinson breaks his idea down into seven steps to show the reader how they can do this. It involves listening to and for God, and speaking to people who quite often do not really want to be spoken to.
One issue I had with this book is, the author seemed to repeat himself over and over. Basically giving the same thoughts with maybe a few word changes. Some repetition is fine, it helps get the ideas to stick in the reader's head, but I thought the redundancy was a little too much.
Still, the premise of the book is an honorable one. Anyone committing to following the steps put forward are heros in my book!
*Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. I was not required to write a positive review.
We were born to have God use us to bring miracles to others. We are to be intentional in identifying the person, isolating their need, opening their heart, delivering the miracle; then, transferring all the credit to God. Try it. It works.