It's Not About You--It's About God [Paperback]

Rebecca Florence Osaigbovo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 5, 2003

It can hurt to hear someone tell it like it is. But sometimes you need to get the truth, straight up. And the truth is that it's not about you--it's about God. Maybe you have relied on your own strength for far too long. You haven't been able to count on other people, so you just do your own thing. But God has bigger plans for you. God wants to use you to change the world. Rebecca Osaigbovo, conference speaker and author of Chosen Vessels, shows how black women can stand up to Satan's lies and face tough problems, not in your own strength but by finding God's strength in the midst of your weaknesses. She says this to women who want to be the keys to change in their homes, churches and communities: "If you want things to be different, then stop going your own way and follow God's lead. Lean not on your own understanding, and he'll make your paths straight."

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This radical book is not a feel-good message but an in-your-face book that burns up any narcissism in your soul. [Rebecca Osaigbovo] motivates women to know the beauty and power of a life totally surrendered to Christ. When a strong black woman becomes a Christian, she has to lean on God. She has to see strength from a different perspective. . . . God is going to use the woman who delights in her weakness but walks in the strength of the Lord and the power of his might. This book will surely be the talk of the every urban beauty shop--especially for those women who find themselves looking in the mirror and getting a revelation that 'it's not about me--but up to me.' Osaigbovo inspires women to take the focus off themselves and become powerful partners with God." (Pamela Perry President American Christian Writers/Detroit and Freelance Writer )

"I finished reading It's Not About You--It's About God, and my heart and soul have been revived. I wholeheartedly endorse this wonderful book that will encourage Christians to believe God more and understand that the battle is not ours but the Lord's. When we fully realize this, we can stop trying to order our own steps and allow the Lord to do his work. Every Christian woman needs this book in her hands to read and implement these truths in her life." (Jeanne L. Johnson, Vice President, United Conference for Women )

"Through practical illustrations women will identify with the struggle of allowing God to operate on their lives. Although women may say 'Ouch' while Rebecca is used as an instrument in the hand of God to perform much-needed surgery on deep heart issues, they will also say 'Thank God' as she applies the balm of Gilead." (Sabrina D. Black, Author of Can Two Walk Together? Prone to Wander and HELP! for Your Leadership )

About the Author

Rebecca Osaigbovo is founder and director of Chosen Vessels Ministries, Inc., a nonprofit outreach organization that focuses on leadership training, prison ministry, and challenging and inspiring women to be agents of change in their families, workplaces and communities. She also speaks at churches and conferences on prayer, spiritual growth, women in ministry and overcoming adversity. She lives in Michigan.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: IVP Books (December 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830823670
• ISBN-13: 978-0830823673
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #602,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

As a missionary kid, whose family served in Tennessee at Cedine Bible Camp, Rebecca Florence Osaigbovo as a senior in high school was at death's door due to a rare blood disease. Through the prayers of many, her life was miraculously spared. Rebecca received her bachelor degree in nursing from North Park University in the mid seventies. She worked in substance abuse nursing before self-publishing her first book, Chosen Vessels, Women of Color, Keys to Change in 1992. After selling over 60,000 copies as a self published book, this book was republished by InterVarsity Press in 2002. Her second book, Movin' On Up: A woman's Guide Beyond Religion to Spirit Living, was also self-published. InterVarsity Press published her third book, It's Not About You; It's About God, which was in InterVarsity Press's top 15 in 2006. Rebecca's fourth book, Spiritual Sisterhood: Mentoring for women of color will be published by InterVarsity Press in early 2011. Rebecca has spent the last seventeen years challenging women across the United States to move via spiritual maturity and into their places in God's purposes. She has also ministered in Ethiopia and Uganda.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fantastic, January 22, 2004

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"dayzee6" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: It's Not About You--It's About God (Paperback)

When I started reading this book I knew that it would be a challenge to my belief system. The title "It's Not About You" troubled me, but it was what I needed to hear. This book reminds us that the world does not evolve around us! God has the big picture in mind.

Although we may go through many trials and tribulations, God is the same yesterday, today and forever. The author did a great job reminding us that God is not surprised about what is going on in our lives. He is in control and He cares!

I guarantee that once you start reading this book, you will be encouraged. You will gain more knowledge on how to have joy in times of adversity. This book is a must read!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At Last -- A Book That Really Speaks to Me, January 7, 2004

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Tamekia Ashford (Detroit, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: It's Not About You--It's About God (Paperback)

This is the first book outside of the Holy Bible that TRULLY spoke to my spirit. I've just begun reading the book [I'm currently on page 57] and I can't seem to get enough of this TELL IT LIKE IT IS reading.

If you are at a season in your life where you feel like
"There's Got To Be More to Life Than This" then this is the right book for you.

I'm very grateful that the author was obedient to the Holy Spirit and wrote this book for this season in my life.

The author does a great job of explaining and giving examples on how "we" CAN uncomplicate matters in our lives by simply giving it over to God.

I personally understand that it can be challengning to give it over to God because my mind has not been fully renewed in this area. This book is helping me to make a decision to throw off my old mind and put on His New.

Quite frankly, many of us "Strong Black Christian Women" and I use this phrase loosely are missing the mark. This book is an excellent tool in helping "us" sisas begin to understand life from God's perspective.

God desire's much more for us than a husband, 2.5 kids, and a phat house with money. He HAS So much more for us!

As a result of this book, I'm challenged to take a good hard look at my inward man. To be honest, there's some stuff that I'm seeing that I don't like and needs to be corrected.

If you trully want God to Do More for you in 2004, I highly recommend that you purchase this book. You're eyes will be enlighted and opened. You'll get the AHa!!! on the situation.

Meditate and constantly chew on this book. You'll get something fresh out of it everytime you pick it. Excellent choice for a Book Club.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beauty Shop Talk...For Real!, January 6, 2004

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Pamela E. Perry (Farmington Hills, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: It's Not About You--It's About God (Paperback)

Could Christians be selfish, self-absorbed and self-centered? But we love God and sing hymns like "I Surrender All." Surely we don't have the me-disease?

Popular conference speaker and best-selling author of Chosen Vessels, Rebecca Florence Osaigbovo (www.cvmi.org) challenges women, especially "strong black women," to get God's perspective on life. This radical book is not a "feel good" message but an in-your-face book that burns up any narcissism in your soul.

She motivates women to know the beauty and power of a totally surrendered life to Christ.

"When a strong black woman becomes a Christian, she has to lean on God. She has to see strength from a different perspective...God is going to use the woman who delights in her weakness but walks in the strength of the Lord and the power of His might. It's really about God," writes Osaigbovo.

This book will surely be the talk of every urban beauty shop - especially to those women who find themselves looking in the mirror and getting a revelation that "it's not about me - but up to me." Osaigbovo inspires women to take focus off themselves and become powerful partners with God.