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It's Not About You - It's About God Review by Pam Perry
Review by Pam Perry for It's Not About YOU
Could Christians be selfish, self-absorbed and self-centered? But we love God and sing hymns like "I Surrender All." Surely we don't have the me-disease?
Popular conference speaker and
She motivates women to know the beauty and power of a totally surrendered life to Christ.
"When a strong black woman becomes a Christian, she has to lean on God. She has to see strength from a different perspective...God is going to use the woman who delights in her weakness but walks in the strength of the Lord and the power of His might. It's really about God," writes Osaigbovo. “It can hurt to hear someone tell it like it is. But sometimes you need to get the truth, straight up. And the truth is that it's not about you—it's about God.”
She says black women have relied on personal strength far too long. “You haven't been able to count on other people, so you just do your own thing. But God has bigger plans for you. God wants to use you to change the world,” she writes.
Her book shows how black women can stand up to Satan's lies and face tough problems, not in their strength but by finding God's strength in the midst of weaknesses.
She says this to women who want to be the keys to change in their homes, churches and communities: "If you want things to be different, then stop going your own way and follow God's lead. Lean not on your own understanding, and he'll make your paths straight."
This book will surely be the talk of the every urban beauty shop - especially to those women who find themselves looking in the mirror and getting a revelation that "it's not about me - but up to me." Osaigbovo inspires women to take focus off themselves and become powerful partners with God.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
What People are Saying About . . . .“It’s Not About You—It’s About God”
Through practical illustrations women will identify with the struggle of allowing God to operate on their lives. Although women may say “Ouch” while Rebecca is used as an instrument in the hand of God to perform much-needed surgery on deep heart issues, they will also say “Thank God” as she applies the balm of Gilead. —Sabrina D. Black, Author of Can Two Walk Together?,
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I finished reading It’s Not About You—It’s About God, and my heart and soul have been revived. I wholeheartedly endorse this wonderful book that will encourage Christians to believe God more and understand that the battle is not ours but the Lord’s. When we fully realize this, we can stop trying to order our own steps and allow the Lord to do his work. Every Christian woman needs this book in her hands to read and implement these truths in her life.
—Jeanne L. Johnson, Vice President, United Conference for Women
Could Christians be selfish, self-absorbed and self-centered? But we love God and sing hymns like “I Surrender All.” Surely we don’t have the me-disease?
Popular conference speaker and best-selling author of
“When a strong black woman becomes a Christian, she has to lean on God,” writes Osaigbovo. “She has to see strength from a different perspective ... God is going to use the woman who delights in her weakness but walks in the strength of the Lord and the power of His might. It's really about God.”
This book will surely be the talk of every urban beauty shop—especially for those women who find themselves looking in the mirror and getting a revelation that “it’s not about me—but up to me.” Osaigbovo inspires women to take the focus off themselves and become powerful partners with God.
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Excerpt from “It’s Not About You” by Rebecca Osaigbovo
God, the center of the universe has made all things to center around his Son. All things are by him and all things are for him. Whatever exists in this world is for Jesus. Whatever happens in my life is for Jesus. All things are for Jesus. Jesus, the Son of God is who it is all about. It's not about you.
If something you consider good happens in your life, it's not about you. It's for Jesus. If something you consider bad happens in your life, guess what? It's not about you; it's for Jesus. Everything is for Jesus. When you go to worship with other saints, it's not to make you feel better; it's for Jesus. If you happen to feel better as a result, that might be because you are connected to Jesus. You get the benefits, but he gets the glory.
You go to work for Jesus. You get married for Jesus. You remain single for Jesus. You have children for Jesus. You don't have children for Jesus. You have the ability to get wealth for Jesus. You sell all you have and give it to the poor for Jesus. If you have given your all to Jesus, then your life is for Jesus. Begin to see all of life for Jesus. The difficulty on your job is for Jesus. The problems in your marriage are for Jesus. Your great relationship with your husband is for Jesus. The troubles you have with your children are for Jesus. Your wonderful friendships are for Jesus. Your in-law problems, boyfriend struggles, ex issues are all for Jesus. At least it all can be, if you begin to relate to the center of the universe as the center of your life and cease thinking it's all about you.
—Taken from “It’s Not About You,” Chapter 6, "God's Perspective" (Page 53)
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