Out of Control and Loving It: Giving God Complete Control of Your Life [Paperback]

Lisa Bevere (Author), John Bevere (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 10, 1996

Lisa Bevere's life was a whirlwind of turmoil until she discovered that whenever she was in charge, things ended up in a mess. Out of Control and Loving It! is her journey from fearful, frantic control to a haven of rest and peace under God's control. It shows how to surrender your life-your husband, children, finances, job or ministry-to God. Are you holding on so tightly that God can't work in your life? Let go and discover the freedom and peace God intended you to have. "Lisa Bevere is a woman I greatly admire and respect. Her life portrays a deep inner strength in her calling as a wife, mother, friend and inspirational speaker." Suzanne Hinn, Benny Hinn Media Ministries, Orlando, Florida "...one of the most powerful books I have ever read on the subject of control." Marilyn Hickey Ministries, Denver, Colorado "Next to the Bible, this book is perhaps the most important book a woman will ever read..." Lindsay Roberts, Oral Roberts Ministries, Tulsa, Oklahoma "Lisa, my brave friend, has written a very poignant, needed and relevant book." Mary Brown, Music That Minsters, Nashville, Tennessee "I commend Lisa for sharing her own life experiences to help other." Sharon Daugherty, Victory Christian Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma "How refreshing to find someone so honest, selfless, forthright and transparent as Lisa Bevere." Dr. Fuchsia Pickett, Fuchsia Pickett Ministries, Nashville, Tennessee

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lisa Bevere is a best-selling author, conference speaker and frequent radio and television guest. Lisa is open and candid, and her messages apply to real-life issues. She and her husband, John, a best-selling author as well, enjoy life with four sons. Lisa’s other books include Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry, Be Angry but Don’t Blow It!, Out of Control and Loving It!, The True Measure of a Woman and You Are Not What You Weigh.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Charisma House (July 10, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884194361
• ISBN-13: 978-0884194361
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #443,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Passionate. Edgy. Relatable. Powerful. Funny. These words describe Lisa Bevere--international speaker, bestselling author, and co-host of "The Messenger" television program, which broadcasts in more than 200 countries.

Since 1996, Lisa has written many bestselling books, including Fight Like a Girl, Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry, Nurture, and Out of Control and Loving it. Her books have been printed in over 20 languages worldwide. Her latest book, Lioness Arising: Wake Up and Change Your World, challenges women to find their purpose in life and use it to change the world. Lisa uses the image of a lioness to illustrate the courage, power, strength and the fearless life women are capable of living.

Nearly 20 years ago, Lisa and her husband John, also a bestselling author and speaker, founded Messenger International (www.MessengerInternational.org) in Orlando, Fla. Messenger International is an organization founded to inspire godliness and release people into fulfilled lives in Christ. The ministry relocated to Colorado Springs, Colo., in 2001 and since has grown internationally with offices in the United Kingdom and Australia.

In her transparent style, Lisa shares God's Word woven with personal experiences to empower lives with freedom and transformation. Her heart breaks over social injustice, and as an advocate for change, she rallies others to be an answer to desperate problems near and far. She is the founder of Pearl Alliance, an outreach branch of the ministry raising funds and awareness to stop human trafficking. (www.PearlAlliance.org)

When she's not out changing the world, Lisa resides in Colorado Springs, where she begins her days with mochas and ends them laughing around the dinner table with family. She enjoys riding her Ninja motorcycle with the love of her life, John, and spending time with their four sons, stunning daughter-in-law and adorable grandbaby.

Connect with Lisa Bevere online...
Twitter: http://twitter.com/LisaBevere
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/lisabevere.page
Blog: http://www.messengerinternational.blogspot.com/

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Life changing, thought provoking, mind stretching stuff, August 16, 2000

By 

Annita Campbell (Gosford, NSW, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out of Control and Loving It: Giving God Complete Control of Your Life (Paperback)

This book is a powerful, sharp hitting expose' on some of the areas of our human nature that can easily be hidden to others. Lisa is bold in pulling no punches as she details behaviours that we are all prone to and often justify because 'everyone else is doing it'. Lisa highlights many areas specific to our modern situations where we fail to love,honour, fear and serve God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. In doing this we are failing to obey Jesus' first command (Matt 23:37&38). And in failing the first, we cannot obey the second (v.39). Prior to reading this book, I am ashamed to say that it was often the consideration of what others would think of me that determined my speech and actions, not a reverant fear of serving my Creator and Lord

This book helps women specifically to realise the enormity of what it is to serve God in this complete way. It is quite literally the loss of all control, leaving total faith dependance in the Lord and Creator of the Universe. It was not until I read this book that I realised how poorly I was performing in many areas of my life, in comparison to Gods perfect standard. Areas where I may have suspected some sickness if I had cared to heed my very muted conscience, and others where I was totally blind & in darkness. The chapters on fear and gossip were almost mind-blowing, as the depth of information contained within shone much needed light and understanding on how deeply rooted these things are, dictating many of my thoughts, responses, directions.

Many anecdotes throughout the book are evidence of Lisa's personal experience of complete submission to the rule of God in her life. The vulnerable position that this puts her in gives credence to what she is saying, and a definite sense of equal achievability to the reader.

The only areas of reservation I would express are the many narratives of Lisa's personal two-way conversations with God. I do not have as much knowledge as I would like on the subject of unhindered human interaction with God. I do not personally feel confident to say I hear the voice of God giving me specific direction. I do however, acknowledge that God being God may choose to reveal himself in many ways, and I have learnt not to discredit the spiritual experiences of others based upon the fact that I myself may not have had a similar experience. Reading this book has made me want to investigate this further ... is such a clear communitive pathway available to me also as my submission to Gods complete control over my life deepens?

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Found the book inspiring and insightful, May 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Out of Control and Loving It: Giving God Complete Control of Your Life (Paperback)

Lisa speaks plainly and openly to the heart of every woman. She uses examples of her life to illustrate the theme that when WE try to control our lives and those around us, we will inevitably mess everything up; but when we submit our control to God in every part of our life, our lives become simpler, fuller, and better. This is a very worthwhile read if you've ever felt out of control, or tried to be in control!

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my God, How this book has helped me, June 12, 2000

By 

Carolyn L. Thomas (Cornelius, North Carolina United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Out of Control and Loving It: Giving God Complete Control of Your Life (Paperback)

Lisa Bevere is a true Godsend. How marvelous it is to relinquish control over aspects of our lives that we were never meant to handle in the first place. And how maturing is it to realize what we do have control over..our responses...and how that allows us to make the right choices in life. God Bless this woman and her ministry. Trust me, this is not just a book for the Women of God. Everyone should read this!