Surrendering Certainty
Hearing God Today by Letting Go of Tomorrow
by Abby McDonald
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Pub Date May 06 2025 | Archive Date Not set
Abilene Christian University Press & Leafwood Publishers | Leafwood Publishers
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Description
The God of the universe is trying to communicate with you. Are you listening?
Have you ever felt like God was prompting you to do something but questioned whether it was his voice? Instead of acting, you waited for another sign. What if God has already given us what we need to know if a word is from him?
Surrendering Certainty addresses a key misconception about God's voice: that it will tell what will happen tomorrow. We've mistaken God's voice in our lives for a means of obtaining knowledge instead of embracing its power to give us peace for today. Since the fall in the garden of Eden, humanity has carried the same deception that misled Eve. We think more information will give us more freedom. But if we look at Jesus's teachings, we that his direction was never intended to give us a roadmap.
We can trade the yoke of certainty we carry for a better one: Jesus's yoke. By focusing on three promises Jesus gave us in John 10, Surrendering Certainty shows a better way to live, empowered by God's Word instead of a false sense of security. We will be free from a weight we never intended to carry: the burden of being "like God."
With deep biblical insights, Surrendering Certainty explores how to:
- Grow confidence that we can hear from God without second-guessing ourselves.
- Embrace our ability to make decisions as one of the biggest means for growing our faith.
- Release our false sense of security in tomorrow and equip ourselves with promises that are guaranteed.
Advance Praise
"Reading Surrendering Certainty helped dispel all my fearful thoughts about taking the wrong next step and ruining my life. Abby invites her reader to ask the right questions and rest in our heavenly Father's certain faithfulness. Every chapter is grounded in biblical wisdom and provides practical guidance so that even indecisive people like me can make well-informed choices and move forward with confident faith."
-Lyli Dunbar, Biblical Life Coach, Host of The Wildfire Faith podcast, and Writer for Love God Greatly and Proverbs 31 Ministries' First 5 app
"Abby McDonald writes with the warmth of a trusted friend and the wisdom of someone who has wrestled with the same doubts and fears we all face. Surrendering Certainty will have you laughing, reflecting, and learning to recognize God's gentle guidance in the everyday. Through her own story, Abby invites readers to release the need for control, embrace the freedom of faith, and take the next step - no matter how uncertain it feels. If you're longing to hear God's voice and trust his plan, this book is a must-read."
-Krissy Nelson, author, speaker, and author coach, Krissy Nelson Consulting
"In Surrendering Certainty, Abby McDonald helps us discover true contentment in our right-now moments through surrendering to God our need for next-step certainty. McDonald beautifully weaves engaging personal stories and solid biblical truths through the pages, showing us how to release our expectations for the clarity we think we need and embrace the journey of moving forward in faith. Readers will appreciate the simple yet practical steps to walk forward without fear, trade comfort and familiarity for adventurous faith, and consider the possibility that life's distractions are, as McDonald suggests, 'holy moments' meant to refine us and transform our lives. I highly recommend Surrendering Certainty - a message that reminds us our purpose and calling are ultimately rooted in Jesus. This book will refresh your soul and encourage you to venture beyond whatever you're waiting for."
-Doris Swift, host of the Fierce Calling podcast, speaker, and author of Surrender the Joy Stealers
"When it comes to following God's plan for our lives, we often want to know exactly what the future holds, along with step-by-step instructions for how to make it happen. However, as Abby points out in Surrendering Certainty, hearing from God is less about future outcomes and more about present peace and obedience. If you're stuck - craving security, paralyzed with fear, worried about making the wrong choice, or doubting your ability to fulfill God's call - this book provides a wise and thoughtful way forward. By asking probing questions, sharing personal struggles, and drawing truth from scripture, Abby helps us see that trusting God for the next step is what brings true freedom."
-Lois Flowers, blogger, editor, and self-described person who always reads the end of the book first
"Hearing and heeding the voice of God is the surest way I know to turn a weary faith walk into a wide-eyed adventure. That's why I'm thankful for the message of Surrendering Certainty. With the warmth of a friend and the wisdom of a mentor, Abby McDonald demystifies the idea of hearing from God and equips us to be confident listeners and courageous followers. If you're ready for an adventure, open this book and offer God your ears."
-Alicia Bruxvoort, author, Bible teacher, member of the Proverbs 31 Ministries writing team
"This book is for anyone who thinks knowing God's voice so as to understand his guidance is either too murky or reserved for a spiritually select few. Surrendering Certainty unpacks practical, scripture-based insight to help us get unstuck and go where God leads. After watching Abby absolutely live out this book navigating big moves, career opportunities, and frustrating obstacles, I'm thrilled her tested wisdom is here for us all."
-Lisa Appelo, author of Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It All Falls Apart
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781684261833 |
PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 208 |