What is Faith?

sun stand stillIf you want to add an awe-inspiring book to your collection, I highly recommend “Sun Stand Still,” by Steven Furtick. In his book, Steven Furtick, a 30 year old Pastor of the Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, poses the question: “What Happens When You Dare to Ask God for the Impossible?” He then proceeds to give you the answer to this question in a very inspiring way.

Furtick tells the bible story of Joshua where Joshua makes a prayer request to God asking Him to make the sun stand still. He discusses the “audacity” of Joshua to make such a request, but then continues to explain that prayers like these are exactly the type of prayer requests God wants from us.

In each chapter, Furtick offers practical advice that you can easily apply to your life and he talks to his readers in a clear and understandable language, i.e., he wants you to get IT! – Not just learn some new theology. His book gives you real life “Sun Stand Still” prayers and stories, including his own, that will not only inspire you, but also feed your soul. Furtick talks about reaching a Higher Level, and tells you what you can expect when you ask God for the impossible and then act in audacious faith. He gets to the very core of bold faith and asks his readers to define real faith. Furtick tells us “Faith is not a drug to sedate you through a life that you hate,” but that it should be “a force to transport you to another realm of reality.” Furtick’s book offers a better way of life – a way of life that includes a Higher calling, abundant fulfillment, and genuine significance in all aspects of your life. So if you’ve been looking for a book that will revive your faith, renew your belief in God, and show you God’s desire to give us more than we can ask or imagine, then you should read this book! If you want a small taste of Steven Furtick and “audacious” faith, you can watch the video clip below.

What is Faith to you? Do you have “audacious” faith? Do you pray “Sun Stand Still “prayers? Tell me your thoughts below.