“How to Reach Your Full Potential For God,” by Charles Stanley

Thomas Nelson Publishers recently sent me a free copy of How to Reach Your Full Potential For God, by Charles Stanley, for me to read and review.

I was excited about reading this, because at this stage in my life I’m really looking for direction for my writing and for my personal ministry. I thought, “If something is standing in the way of my potential, I’d better find out what it is and deal with it!” It seemed, from the description, like this book would be great to help with that.

Well, I have to be honest. I was disappointed. I wasn’t disappointed in the message of the book as much as the delivery of the message. Does that make sense? I had never read anything by Charles Stanley before, and his style…well, it didn’t capture me. My husband summed it up best when he said, “Sounds like it’s just not relevant.” Bingo. It’s not relevant to my life and how I experience God, so it was hard for me to get through. His message – of clearing any obstacles out of your life that might keep you from reaching the potential that God has placed in you – is good, but his delivery is just not.

If that sounds harsh, I’m terribly sorry. It’s not my way, though, to provide a positive review if I just didn’t feel it.

If you have read others by Charles Stanley, though, and enjoy his style, it’s safe to say that you’ll like this one. It’s available from any book retailer and Thomas Nelson Publishers.