Max Lucado's written a whole lot of books and I am wondering why it is only now that I've read one of his.
When I initially read the description to this book, I thought it'd be irrelevant since I'm not working yet. So it was rather surprising that I found it completely applicable and insightful.
There are many self-help books out there that tells you how you can escape the mundaneness of work but Lucado's Cure for the Common Life is certainly no common guide. In fact, it rises above them all.
Lucado reveals the secret to breaking out from the ordinary routine that most people dread and it is no secret at all. The key to it is basically to:
Use your uniqueness (what you do)
to make a big deal out of God (why you do it)
every day of your life (where you do it).
And somewhere in the middle of all 3, we'll find out sweet spot. With sheer honesty, Lucado pens a very interesting book that easily captures the reader's attention. He reminds us of the Biblical truths about work and the God whom we serve. I like how he never leaves God out of the picture even in practical topics such as finding our skills and gifts. You'd be surprised that many Christian authors today often quote more secular ideas than Biblical truths. This cannot be said of Lucado.
It's the right mix of practical advice and Christian ideas in regard to the subject matter addressed. There's also a very helpful Sweet Spot Discovery Guide included that seeks to help readers discover their S.T.O.R.Y. as well as a section for personal/group reflection.
Time to pick this one up!
*I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. All opinions expressed are of my own.*
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