Get Out of That Pit: Straight Talk about God's Deliverance [Paperback]

Beth Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 11, 2009

From her first breath of fresh air beyond the pit, it has never been enough for Beth Moore to be free. This best-selling author and Bible teacher who has opened the riches of Scripture to millions longs for you to be free as well—to know the Love and Presence that are better than life and the power of God’s Word that defies all darkness.

Beth’s journey out of the pit has been heart-rending. But from this and the poetic expressions of Psalm 40 has come the reward: a new song for her soul, given by her Saviour and offered to you in Get Out of That Pit—friend to friend. This is Beth’s most stirring message yet of the sheer hope, utter deliverance, and complete and glorious freedom of God:

I waited patiently for the Lord

He turned to me and heard my cry

He lifted me out of the slimy pit

He set my feet on a rock

He put a new song in my mouth

It is a story, a song—a salvation—that you can know too.

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About the Author

Beth Moore is a teacher and writer of bestselling books and Bible studies whose public speaking engagements carry her all over the United States and the world. A dedicated wife, mother of two, and happy grandmother to two, Moore leads Living Proof Ministries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (August 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785289739
• ISBN-13: 978-0785289739
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Beth Moore has written many best-selling books and is a dynamic teacher and a prolific Bible-study author whose public speaking engagements take her across the United States to challenge tens of thousands. Beth is focused on teaching women all over the world and is known and respected wherever she goes. She is a dedicated wife and mother of two adult daughters and lives in Houston, Texas, where she leads Living Proof Ministries and teaches an adult Sunday school class at her church.

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162 of 166 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally -- the deliverance you've prayed your whole life for! January 8, 2007

By HollyLooya!

Format:Hardcover

Until I read this book, even though I'm a Christian, there were many strongholds in my life -- some, long-established areas of bondage -- that I was convinced were inescapable. I decided there were just some things I'd never be able to accomplish, faith or no faith. I felt defeated in a variety of areas.

Beth Moore has provided the way out using Scripture. This is not HER formula; this is God's formula. Every aspect of the deliverance process has its corresponding reference in Old and New Testament Scripture. Beth just does us the favor of putting it all together for us.

How did she know how to do it?

She's been there. This book is written by a woman who has been in the pit -- repeated times -- and has found, through Christ, LASTING deliverance.

If I had unlimited money, this would be the ONE book I would buy for every person I care about. It may well be THE most useful Christian book I have ever read and ever will read (outside the Bible itself). If you let Him, Jesus will deliver you and transform your life through this book.

God bless you!

Holly

101 of 106 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars GET LIFTED OUT & STAY OUT!!! January 6, 2007

By Saved by Grace

Format:Hardcover

HOPE, DELIVERANCE & COMPLETE FREEDOM!, January 4, 2007

Reviewer: [e-mail] "Author/Ministry Leader" (Myrtle Beach, SC) - See all my reviews

Wow, it doesn't get much better than this! I think this is my favorite book that she has ever written! I couldn't put this down. Living in the fallen world we do- I would dare say this is a must read for every Christian!

She tells it like it is with no beating around the bush!

This book is filled with excellent Scripture references throughout, but is based on Psalm 40 (NIV):

I waited patiently for the Lord

He turned to me and heard my cry

He lifted me out of the slimy pit

He set my feet on a rock

He put a new song in my mouth.

PLEASE NOTICE WE WAIT-

HE TURNS, HE HEARS, HE LIFTS, HE SETS, HE PUTS!

For those who have been waiting patiently, and impatiently to climb out of your pit-WAIT NO LONGER! Or maybe the problem is we try every other human way, and keep sliding back in!

So, now Your inspiration to do it God's Way is here! You will feel the very Hand of God using Beth to lower that rope that you've been waiting for, to lift you out of the muck and mire.

Allow the Holy Spirit to enlighten the eyes of your heart as you read this and you will begin to experience deliverance! This is God's will for every child of God-SALVATION & DELIVERANCE!

She explains in detail:

1-life in the pit (sometimes we know we're there, other times we have been there so long we're at home there!)

2-when you're thrown into the pit (sometimes it really is someone elses fault you're there?? but not that you stay!)

3-when you slip in the pit (ooops!...)

4-when you jump into the pit (yes, we've all done it against our better senses and pretended we didn't hear the Holy Spirit screaming!)

THEN THE GREAT NEWS:

5-getting out of your pit (no matter how you got there-there is AN EXIT SIGN!)

6-the three steps out of your pit!(here, God said-how many times have I told you? but sometimes it just takes a bit of advise from another blonde whose been there to remind you!)

7-waiting on God for Deliverance (I saw you cringe! maybe I'll use another word-redeeming the time, does that sound better than wait? Actually I've found that waiting on God is a priveledge and time of building the faith that He finds more desirable for us than Gold!)

8-make up your mind (you can't mess with a woman who has FINALLY MADE UP HER MIND-not even the devil!)

9-singing a new song--a the melody of the LORD's songs of deliverance, no sweeter tune, other than the praises we can sing because of them!

10-our pitless future!!! (NO, WE DON'T HAVE TO GO BACK!) When Christ sets us FREE>>WE ARE FREE INDEED!

TIME TO MAKE "MY SPACE" GOD'S SPACE!

As LONG AS YOU PUT YOUR HOPE IN GOD, not a program, but in God-which is where Beth always points-you're on Your WAY to FREEDOM!

AND Don't forget the Scripture prayers in the back-probably one of, if not the most important part of the book! (don't cheat though)-you need to believe to receive; and Beth's inspiring stories, personal testimony and encouragement throught out the book will give the Holy Spirit plenty to work with to build your FAITH so you will stick with using the Scripture prayers and your personal discovery guide in the back of the book!

Tammy Price/author/Hearts of Prayer Ministry leader

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No matter how you've gotten into your pit-let the Spirit do His work through utilizing her steps in this book AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY OUT! Read more ›

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bible teacher! February 5, 2007

By Coleen Forward

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Beth Moore's "Breaking Free" was a catalyst God used in my life to rid me of life-long depression. I'd thought it was my thorn for life. "Get Out of that Pit" further solidifies her magnificent Bible teaching. I highly recommend all Beth's work!

44 of 47 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for true freedom! January 21, 2007

By DGJ

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Another great book by Beth Moore. In this book Beth takes you on an introspective journey and gives straight talk to bring you from despair to deliverance. She pulls no punches and candy coats nothing. You will face your own sin, see the need for repentance, and be required to forgive those who've wronged you, but by doing this you can break the cycle from hopelessness, co-dependant relationships, and other destructive living. The book is well written and easy to read. There are review questions in the back of the book that could be used on your own or for a group study. These questions force you to dig deeper into your own life and thought pattern and lead you ulitmately to God, true freedom, and how much He loves us no matter our past. He wants us to live in deliverance - He wants the best for us. Beth shows Biblical proof because we often either don't believe it or think we don't deserve God's best.

I might have given this book 5 stars, but I gave it 4 because I was hoping it would deal more specifically with depression. It does not address depression in and of itself, but it does point to factors in our life that maybe aren't the direct cause of depression, but that contribute to the depth and duration. Through this book I have realized that depression has spiritual components as well as physical. Get yourself right with God. Your depression may not go away, but you can have peace even in the midst of it. I love how Beth uses Psalm 40 as the basis of the book. It is most excellent as are many of the psalms in seeing that God's people can be in despair, but they still "hope in God" and that is the key. Don't ever give up hope in God.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books I have ever read January 12, 2007

By Lana Frazier

Format:Hardcover

I read 5-10 books a week, every week. This is one of the best books I have ever read. Moore is captivating from page 1, she speaks clearly and honestly, there is no 'huh? what does that mean' in this book at all. She clearly takes us through scripture, enabling us to get ourselves out of situations, whether we put ourselves there or another did. No one will be dissapointed in this book, truly it is a great one that I believe God led her to write!