I desire to be deeply rooted in Him

Several years ago, a sweet friend of mine who shall remain nameless (Amber Benge) introduced me to Jesus Culture and I have been a big fan ever since. We are the proud owners of all their albums which we listen to every chance we get, especially on Sundays. My husband even has a bit of a crush on Kim Walker-Smith that I think is adorable. I can't help but agree with him about

the anointing that is on her; it's impossible to be angry about a crush on someone so passionate for the Lord! ;)

So when I heard about Banning Liebsher's book ROOTED, it was a no-brainer for me to get a copy immediately and read it with great care. There is a website to accompany the book with a group Discussion Guide as well as a video for each chapter of Banning discussing the book with a reading group (see below for the link). 

When my husband first started preaching, one of his very first sermons was about how God puts us in His quiver as He prepares us for the ministry He has for us. He uses the quiver as an opportunity to test us and tweak us so that when the time is right, He pulls out of the quiver and shoots us to do our ministry for Him.

Banning's book ROOTED is essentially the same idea with a different metaphor. We must be prepared for ministry. We can't just jump into ministry without growing roots and being prepared according to God's great plan for us. We are tested and tweaked and prepared so that when the time is right, we are so rooted in Him that everything we do is in service to Him, to honor Him.

ROOTED: THE HIDDEN PLACES WHERE GOD DEVELOPS YOU by Banning Liebscher is a book that any and everyone with a calling to ministry should read. Don't be surprised if your Christmas present sounds familiar! ;)

http://jesusculture.com/rootedbook/