I love Dr. Emerson Eggerich! His book "Love and Respect" was a game changer for me in regards to my marriage. If he writes a book, I want to read it. So. it is no surprise that I requested to review his latest book, "The 4 Wills of God (The Way He Directs Our Steps and Frees Us to Direct Our Own). The title of the book also intrigued me...4 Wills of God? I had to find out what Dr. Eggerich was referring to in his book. (I received a complimentary copy of this book, and in turn agreed to write this review)
One of the biggest questions in Christian circles has to do with knowing the "will of God" for your life. I have heard this question asked so many times among my peers. I too have uttered the same question... God, what is your will for my life? Dr. Eggerich went through the Bible, and discovered that God revealed 4 specific universal commands (or wills). Eggerich says that there is more to God's universal will than the 4 the book refer to, but he wanted to begin with the 4 God declares in His Word.
The 4 "Wills" based on Scripture (which he cites in the book) are: Believe in Jesus Christ, Give Thanks in Everything, Submit in Doing Right, and Abstain from Sexual Sin. Dr Eggerich goes on to say that if we begin with, and do these 4 things that God tells us to do, we will be following God's will. When we are obedient to do these 4 things, we can experience God's unique and individual will for our lives. If we are obedient to God's Word and are not in known sin, we have freedom to make decisions that are unique to our own lives.
I love how Dr. Eggerich breaks down the 4 Wills in the book, and gives Scripture references about each "Will". He shares personal testimonies throughout the book. Personal testimonies always help me to better relate to a subject matter. Dr. Eggerich writes in a way that is so easy to read and understand. I think this book can help people to not get so stressed about knowing God's specific detailed will for their lives. Dr. Eggerich reminds us to do what God has already told us to do in regards to His will for us, and in that we may discover His will that is uniquely designed for our lives.
