Made to Move Mountains Kristen Welch (Book Review)

           Made to Move Mountains is an inspiring book written by Kristen Welch.  She opens with this very important question, do we want to see mountains move for our own glory or for God's glory? It is these type of questions that encourage introspection and prayer that make this book is a powerful read. I will admit something that I have learned about myself in recent years. I can be at times an individual that is full of fear. Kristen states,"Behind every fear a miracle is waiting." She also shares the encouragement, "On the precipice of every miracle is a desperate need for Jesus." Kristen shares a quote from John Eldrige  that it easy to believe that in a dark season that things have always been this way or will always be this way. It is important to remember God's faithfulness in the past and that He will be faithful in the present and future. I need to remember where to place my focus in dark seasons. If I look at my circumstances I will be discouraged. If I look at my Savior I will be encouraged and find rest and peace in Him. Kristen reminded me that their is a purpose to the pain in our lives. God will use whatever is going on in our lives to draw others into life-changing relationship with Him. This truth is very comforting as it is my prayer concerning trials that my children and I walked through a couple of years ago. I pray that God uses my story to bring Him glory and draw others to Him. The mountains that God has brought us over in the past stand as testaments of God's work in our lives, and we can trust that He will continue to work in the future. Kristen reminded me, "The destination is not the victory. Faith in Jesus is our victory."  I would recommend this book to anyone who dreams of moving mountains in any area of their life.

I received this book for free as part of the Baker Book Bloggers program. All opinions are my own