I have read the Bible from cover to cover three times since January 2011. Each time I come to 1 Corinthians 7:31, I pause. There’s something about the words “. . . those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away. . .” that tugs at me (NIV1984). I am guilty of becoming too engrossed in the things of this world, of forgetting that they’re temporary and not what’s really important, so when I saw the subtitle of Pete Wilson’s new book Empty Promises, I knew that finding out The Truth About You, Your Dreams, and the Lies You’re Believing was for me.
My concern about reading this book was that I would feel condemned and preached at. That was not the case. Pete writes in a conversational style full of anecdotes, with pointed questions inserted here and there that had me carefully examining my life and identifying idols in places I never expected to find them. I did not feel guilty and condemned. Instead, I was reminded again and again of how much God loves me and how He wants me to turn to Him in every situation and to fulfill every need. Even though my copy is digital, I highlighted a lot, and I will keep this eBook on my device to refer to regularly.
If you’re interested in taking a close look at your life to find the areas where you’re not completely surrendered to God and places you’re looking to someone or something else to fulfill your deepest needs, you need this book. Don’t expect to finish it in one sitting, though. You’ll need to stop regularly to let your toes recover and process what Pete’s saying.
