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I Saw the Lord: A Wake-Up Call for Your Heart

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Great things come in small packages. And Anne Graham Lotz's book, I Saw The Lord: A Wake-up Call For Your Heart proves this. This 240-page, convicting, inspiring, yet conversational book takes you on a journey like no other focusing on Isaiah 6:1-8. It carries a punch! But Anne Graham Lotz goes on the journey with you, sharing her personal experiences, lessons learned - both harsh and easy - and rejoices with you as you see the Light as never before. Be warned: I Saw The Lord isn't a journey for those who are content with a surface relationship with Christ.

"I believe the answer is that there is more to knowing God than just head knowledge alone. I believe the kingdom of God is desperate for churches that are filled, not with good Christians, but filled with great ones - Christians whose knowledge of God has made the eighteen inch drop from their heads to their hearts. Until that drop occurs within us, we lack heart because we lack vision."

Anne Graham Lotz is highly encouraging, but asks gut-wrenching, hard-to-read questions: "What has caused you to doubt that Jesus sits on the throne? Do you feel separated from God? Have you ever felt abandoned by Him?"

Her "Just Say Yes," "Move Your Feet," and "Stay Awake" chapters were especially helpful and encouraging to me. Usually, after I write a review there's a friend or family member I pass on the book to whomever I think would benefit or enjoy the book, too. With I Saw The Lord: A Wake-up Call For Your Heart, I can't pick just one! - Leilani Wells, Christian Book Previews.com

As the daughter of the world renowned evangelist Billy Graham, author and speaker Anne Graham Lotz frequently shares in her auspicious father's spotlight --- not on his shirt-tails as it were, but because of her own skilled ability to speak and write in a similarly compelling manner. Lotz has written a number of titles entreating fellow Christians to draw closer to Jesus Christ as the meaning maker to all of life's quandaries and as the final answer to discovering true inner-satisfaction and peace amidst a troubled, war-ravaged world.

In her newest text, Lotz continues in a similar vein, challenging evangelicals to "wake-up" to the call that time is speeding by and countless individuals pass into eternity unprepared spiritually. Citing 9/11 as her own personal "wake-up call," Lotz recounts her invitation to speak on "The Early Show" mere days after the 9/11 attacks. Revisiting her thoughts and feelings from that time, Lotz reports on her on-air conversation with co-host Jane Clayson, in which she shared that it is America's moment to decide whether "we're going to implode and disintegrate emotionally and spiritually or whether we're going to make the choice to be stronger." In response to Clayson's assertion that many people were expressing indignation and anger at God, Lotz replied with an honest observation that, for the most part, Americans have been shaking their fist at God and telling Him to get out of the schools, out of the government, out of businesses, and out of the marketplace. "And God, who is a gentleman, has quietly backed out of our national and political life, our public life, removing His hand of blessing and protection."

On the heels of such a pronouncement, Lotz then begins her text in earnest as she lays the foundation for the practicalities of re-awakening a believer's heart who outwardly appears to be in tune with Christ because such said Christian quotes Scripture, prays out loud, sings hymns from memory, and has a cursory understanding of historical Christianity. Yet this person lacks the heart passion for God's Word, for intercessory prayer, for sharing the gospel, for saving a lost and dying world, and for Him alone. Pointedly, Lotz goes straight for the jugular and aims to either incite fresh passion or see complacent Christians cringing at the truthfulness of her words.

With the prophet Isaiah as her model, Lotz explores this biblical character's journey to greatness by detailing his life struggles, which she successfully pairs with modern-day life events so as to further demonstrate how alike today's believers are with historical figures and how God works in similar fashion throughout the ages with His people. Lotz urges Christians to recognize their sleeping state, wake up, open their eyes, rend their hearts, bend their knees, heed the call, move their feet to action, and stay awake for the duration. One of Lotz's strong suits is the ability to balance difficult calls to change with hope for lasting inner-transformation. She understands that Christians, on their own steam, cannot achieve (or succeed over the long haul) what the Bible calls them to do without the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit.

Fans of and newcomers to Lotz will be admonished, chastised and revived. And due to Lotz's gentle boldness, they will thank her for the upbraiding.


--- Reviewed by Michele Howe

JUST FINISHING READING ANNE GRAHAM LOTZS NEW BESTSELLER "I SAW THE LORD" IT WAS SUCH A REAL BLESSING TO ME. SHE HAS SO MANY LIFE CHANGING PRINCIPLES IN THERE THAT REALLY HELPED ME TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT MY LIFE. ALOT OF THE BOOK COMES FROM ISAIAH AND THE SECOND HALF OF THE BOOK ARE EXAMPLES FROM PEOPLE THAT SHE HAS MET AND SO YOU CAN SEE FOR YOURSELF HOW THESE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES ARE APPLIED AND HOW THEY ARE VERY LIFE CHANGING. THIS LITTLE BOOK IS VERY SPECIAL AND HAS REALLY MADE A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE AND I AM GOING TO RECAMEND IT TO THE BIBLE STUDY THAT I ATTEND AT MY CHURCH. PLEASE CONSIDER GETTING THIS BOOK FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL IN YOUR LIFE: A MINISTER, A FRIEND, A FAMILY MEMBER, OR A SOLDIER SERVING SERVING OVER SEAS OR A STUDENT LIVING AWAY AT COLLEGE. THIS TRULY IS A LIFE CHANGING BOOK A REAL BLESSING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am only about half way into this book, but I'm a little disappointed. I have never read one of Anne Graham Lotz's books and was hoping for a little less frill and more Scripture basis.

Ms. Lotz presents the Bible in a totally different way than anyone I know. When she speaks of Isaiah, she makes you feel like she knew him personally. She really gets into the mind of the character. Even though she is Billy Graham's daughter she has issues just like the rest of us. People don't always treat her so well either. She is very humble in letting us know that. Her writing is for the average person who needs encouragment.

We need this so much right now. Life is in a tailspin and this book brings us to a point we need to see Him more clearly. I want this walk with Jesus. This book has answered many questions I've had for years. I've known the Lord for 35 years and ALWAYS felt and knew there had to be more. More of Him in me, and so much less of me. She give such good guide lines and experiences that we can't miss it. To live for just Him, be consumed by Him 24/7 this book gives us a good look at this. You will not regret reading it. But hang on, if you're serious about a walk with Him that will change you forever this is the way, and there are plenty of scripture to back all this up in the book.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK HIGHLY. WE NEED TO DRAW NEARER TO THE LORD AND BY READING THE BIBLE

AS THIS BOOK HELPS US WITH A BIBLE STUDY JUST READING IT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER ABOUT YOURSELF

AND KNOWING THE LORD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU.

I ordered this book for my Ladies Bible Study group. The books arrived in excellent condition. I have really enjoyed reading the book and the way the author, Anne Graham Lotz, writes. This book is about a personal revival; drawing closer to God and having a deep personal relationship with Him. The beginning of each chapter starts with one ladies personal journey. This provides a great way to relate and make it personal. In the back of the book the author gives a way to study scripture. I struggle with how to really study scripture so this was a nice bonus. I look forward to trying it, I will be doing the Book of James. Overall I have really enjoyed this book and if you are considering it, buy it!

The book arrived when it should and was in very good condition. I was well pleased with it.

Wonderful inspiration book written by the most outstanding Christian writer of our day. Great gift book - one to give to someone struggling in today's difficult world.. Highly recommend