God Is God and I'm Not
How God’s Sovereignty Matters Every Day
At times, the ups and downs of life can leave us feeling lost at sea. When the winds of shifting circumstances bring trials beyond our control, where can we find an anchor for our souls? For Christians, our safe harbor in both the calm and the storm is found in God alone.
In this book, Dr. Timothy Witmer offers encouragement for anyone who is worn out by the changing tides of life: the truth that God is in control. He pairs biblical insight with practical application, helping us find comfort in our sovereign God, no matter what lies ahead.
THIS BOOK PROVIDES:
• A biblical foundation for understanding God's sovereignty
• An overview of how the Lord's reign influences all of life Focused chapters on God's sovereign help in temptation and forgiving others
• Answers to common questions about divine sovereignty
- Opening Credits
- Dedication
- Foreword by Sinclair B. Ferguson
- Introduction
- Part 1: Firm Foundations | Chapter 1: "God is God and I'm Not" | Introduction to the Doctrine of the Sovereignity of God
- Chapter 2: A Sovereign Promise to Stand On | Romans 8:28
- Part 2: Seasons of Life under God's Sovereign Care | Chapter 3: When It's Bright and Sunny | When Things Are Going Well
- Chapter 4: When Storm Clouds Gather | When Things Look Bad
- Chapter 5: In the Middle of the Storm | When Things Go Terribly Wrong
- Chapter 6: When the Rainbow Appears | Pressing on Afterward
- Part 3: Special Challenges in the Seasons of Life | Chapter 7: Sovereign Help in Times of Temptation
- Chapter 8: Sovereign Help When It's Hard to Forgive
- Part 4: That's a Good Question | Chapter 9: If God Is Sovereign, Why Bother to Pray?
- Chapter 10: If God is Sovereign, Why Bother to Share Your Faith?
- Conclusion
- About the Author
- Closing Credits