God has a master plan for our lives. It may not seem that way, especially when we stumble and fall. But we aren't just accidents of nature that God took pity on. Although it may seem like we're blindly making our way through this world, the truth is that God is guiding us all the way. Gloria Copeland knows just how hard it is to come to terms with that idea. When she and her husband Kenneth were newlyweds in 1962 they had nothing--no money, no long-term plans, and most important: no God. But then Gloria was given a birthday card with a simple inscription: Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33). Something within her shifted into place. She shared her thoughts with Ken who at the time was a nonbeliever. But soon the power of God began to work within him as well. For the first time, they began to connect with God's Master Plan. There's no question that giving over to God--letting go and letting God's rules take over--is no easy task. But in her trademark inspiring and empowering style, Gloria Copeland shows readers that living a Godly life is within every person's reach, regardless of age, race, background, or circumstance. And when you live a Godly life, God's Master Plan will become more than just a concept--it will become your destiny. God had a plan for Adam and Eve. God had a plan for Abraham. God had a plan for Jesus. And God has a plan for every one of us.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
This was an enjoyable & authentic:
I had long been turned off by prosperity preachers that did not address being a servant, sacrificing all, denying ones self taking up your cross to follow Christ. I had a hard time understanding the promotion of be a Christian and get rich & bless could be justified in light of fact that the first Apostles & many devout Christians in the early church (Judas not included)suffered or were martyrs for spreading the Gospel. In this day & age there are still many (sold out for Jesus) Missionaries in... more info
Wonderful--a must read:
This is a must read! Each of the chapters give you action steps to use in your everyday life and Gloria fills the book with interesting and motivational stories about her own experiences. This is definitely a book I will go back to and one I will share with friends and family.
I was expecting more from this poorly edited, just okay book:
The format of this book--"10 Steps"--is currently in vogue for Christian titles -- 5 Steps to this, 8 Lessons to that--as if God speaks so clearly to each of us that it could all be condensed down to such a simple formula. Gloria has a wonderful and at times funny testimony and some great life stories and life lessons. However, she tends to "preach" a bit too much in this book and many, many pages are devoted to Bible passages to support her statements. There's nothing "wrong" with the Bible... more info
Excellent read:
This is the first book I have read by Gloria Copeland, and now want to read all her books. I have viewed Gloria preach on T.V. for years, but never inquired about books until I heard an advertisment for the book called the master plan for your life. This book as many other readers have said will change your life. It took me a little longer to read since I wanted to make sure I read every single word of what Gloria had to say. I would recommend this book to everyone who wants to walk closer with God and... more info
