{"product_id":"10-blessings-of-god-you-wont-want-to-miss-9781764120203","title":"10 Blessings of God: You Won't Want To Miss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn insightful book for those who don't want to miss God's blessings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor, Susan Barnes, explores God's longing to bless his people with his love, peace and joy. Susan shares real-life stories and practical insights that are grounded in Scripture to develop a better understanding of his desire to bless. With empathy and wisdom, she explains how these blessings can reshape your perspective and build your confidence in God's character. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsaiah prophesies that God's people will be known as a blessed people. \"Everyone will realize that they are a people the LORD has blessed\" (Isaiah 61:9). When people look at our lives do they notice something different about us because God has blessed us?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod wants to bless us more than we want to be blessed. The problem with God's willingness to bless, is it can make the recipient feel vulnerable, inadequate, or incompetent. Some would rather toughen up and act like they don't need God. Or they'd rather God bless them just a little bit, enough to have an easy life but not so much that it makes them feel uncomfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil we are Christlike, God always has more for us-more joy, surprises, grace, empathy, love, hope, plans, peace, and victories, so many blessings. The Christian life is exciting because God always has something more for us. If you're bored with the Christian life, you aren't living it as God intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blessings of God come to those who have an open heart and open hands to receive them. The book presents a fresh perspective on God's goodness and encourages readers to be open to receiving his many blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a study guide for groups. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarnes, Susan A.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Susan Barnes has thirty years of experience in pastoral ministry, serving in various roles at the different churches her husband pastored. She has a degree in Christian ministry. Susan has published hundreds of devotional articles where she shares her experiences of trusting God. She lives with her husband in central Victoria, Australia. www.susanbarneswriter.com","brand":"Reams of Grace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51475095191826,"sku":"9781764120203","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d897ec4a-370a-47ed-b6bf-5e0d1d559635.jpg?v=1752586879","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/10-blessings-of-god-you-wont-want-to-miss-9781764120203","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}