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August 20, 2011 by Spreading Joy

Hungry for God

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Hungry for God by Margaret Feinberg caught my eye when I saw the caption “hearing God’s voice in the ordinary and the everyday.” I’m always looking for the beauty in the ordinary and this pierced my heart with great force.  Immediately I wondered why I wasn’t looking for “God” in the ordinary.  As a Christian I know HE is there.  I try to always appreciate the little things, see the beauty where many people never even dream of looking, yet, I found myself wondering how I could have “not seen” it this way.  Thanks to Margaret, I will forever look for God in the ordinary, as well as the beauty.

This book is amazingly easy to read. It flows like a devotional, full of wonderful truths that will help your heart to look further into the ordinary for God.  Each chapter is designed to stir your appetite for more of the Lord’s word.  I was able to read this book in 3 sittings.  I have marked so many wonderful quotes throughout this book and know that you will too.  I love the fact that there are reflection and discussion questions at the end of this book, making it easy to use in a Ladies group or other small group/Sunday School settings.

As I read this book, I found myself relating over and over to the many things she pointed out.  At one point I sat in awe thinking that she had just peeked inside my heart and wrote a few lines from there.

Are YOU hungry for God?  If your appetite for the Lord isn’t what it should be, I recommend you start with this book.  Read a chapter, go to the back and do the reflection as a means of getting you back into the Bible.

 

Favorite Quotes (Some of them…as I had many)

  • As I listen for God in the midst of silence and hardship, I must decide whether I’m willing to give up listening for what I want to hear and begin listening to what God is actually saying.
  • No matter the darkness I might be in, God has a way of bringing me to a place where I can encounter him.
  • The image of a whisper speaks to the posture of our relationship with God.  Whispering is ineffective if the person we’re trying to communicate with is on the other side of the room.
  • The Bible is full of faithful leaders who walk into the unknown.  (This is the kind of leader I want to be…faithfully walking…even if it’s into the unknown.)
  • God can use anything, including silence, to draw our hearts back to him as we learn to seek him, listen, wait and obey.
  • Other professions are far more lucrative and stable; but if you’re created to serve, nothing else will do.
  • Much of what God calls us to do feels impossible. We lack the courage, the time, the resources, the relationships.  Yet God still speaks and asks us to obey.

 

Are you Hungry for God?  I love the delicious little snacks for my soul that I receive throughout the day, but ONLY snacking is not going to provide growth. 

 

Don’t just snack on God’s word….FEAST!

 

Normally, I give my copy of free books away, but I have to tell you….I’m keeping this one.  I’ve marked it up and will be using it.  BUT….. if you’d like a chance at a copy of this book, please do leave a comment as I’ll be purchasing one for ONE lucky person!!

What are your thoughts about the quotes I’ve provided?

More about Margaret over at her site – http://www.margaretfeinberg.com and of course, follow her on twitter @mafeinberg

Purchase this book Click Here

If you would prefer an audio copy of this book, she has that as well.  Click Here

I would like to thank Zondervan for the complimentary copy of Hungry for God.  I am not required to write a positive review.

 

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Comments

  1. 1

    Indy says

    August 24, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    Sounds great! I loved the quotes you selected.

    Reply
  2. 2

    Angie says

    August 26, 2011 at 1:04 am

    Thanks for this review Marie! The title of this book is very catchy! Absolutely loved the quotes you selected from the book!!

    Reply
  3. 3

    Clark says

    September 1, 2011 at 8:44 am

    “listening for what I want to hear” vs “listening to what God is actually saying”

    That’s the sort of quote that should be requoted in every book that’s ever written about hearing God’s voice.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. 4

    Anny says

    September 1, 2011 at 8:46 am

    LOVE the quotes!!!!!

    Gotta read this book!!

    Love ya!
    The Brat

    Reply
  5. 5

    Bekkah Moyer says

    September 1, 2011 at 11:27 am

    I would like an entry! Love you, Marie! ? ya bless me muches! 🙂

    Reply
  6. 6

    Deann says

    September 1, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    I am enjoying following her on Twitter! Would love to win Hungry for God

    Reply
  7. 7

    Lisa H says

    September 1, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Hey special lady. Thanks for the great review.
    This one touched me: “Much of what God calls us to do feels impossible. We lack the courage, the time, the resources, the relationships. Yet God still speaks and asks us to obey.”
    I am forever lacking something, yet I still feel so incredibly blessed.
    My God is a great God!
    ((smooches))
    Lisa H recently posted..FLinG – August 25, 2011 – Did you hear it?

    Reply
  8. 8

    Micah Hasty says

    September 2, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    I wanna win!

    Reply
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    Tara says

    September 2, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    This quote really speaks to me: “God can use anything, including silence, to draw our hearts back to him as we learn to seek him, listen, wait and obey” as I have been learning to let go of everything and surrender ALL. That includes learning to listen and obey. So often we yearn to hear from God, and once we do, we fail to obey God because we lack courage, which actually involves another quote that I love. “Much of what God calls us to do feels impossible. We lack the courage, the time, the resources, the relationships. Yet God still speaks and asks us to obey.” We have to learn to trust and obey Him because he can make the impossible, possible.

    I live in a rural area where we do not have a big book store. I have been wanting to get to the city so I can purchase Hungry for God. I read The Scared Echo and immediately became a fan of hers. My dream is to be used byGod someday to write my own book. I would love to win a copy of her new book!

    Reply
  10. 10

    Tina Violka says

    September 3, 2011 at 8:41 am

    As someone who is trying to strengthen and grow in my relationship with God, this would be a wonderful resource. Thankyou
    Tina V

    Reply
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    marie says

    September 9, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Did a drawing for this book …. finally –

    and

    Micah Hasty is the winner!! yay YOU

    now, gotta track you down – as things have changed 🙂

    Reply
  12. 12

    Margaret Feinberg says

    July 11, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    I’m just now reading this post and so grateful for your kind words. Thrilled you enjoyed and thank you for spreading the word.

    I love the difference you make between snacking on God verses feasting on him. What an incredible God we serve. May you continue to seek God in the every day and ordinary moments of life.

    Blessings,
    Margaret

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      Spreading Joy says

      July 12, 2012 at 6:41 am

      Thank you sooooo much Margaret for stopping by!

      I love your book!

      YOU’ve brought great JOY today!

      {{HUGS}}

      Reply

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