-By Mary Mwendwa
Author : Bernard Maingi (2016)
Publisher :Clarity Publications
ISBN : 9966-7242 -5 -7
Living Beyond Your Limits is a motivating reflection and soul searching book that targets both believers and non – believers of the current times.
Bernard Maingi through his simple and thrilling language takes the reader through what it takes to have a legacy while living on this earth.He puts it very clearly that it may not be rosy at times but when we hold on and believe that God is in control we shall in deed concur and make a difference in this world.
Bernard is not only targeting born again Christians but also those who may not understand Christianity and draws them back to God through his insights on living beyond limits.
Living Beyond Your Limits…is a book of hope!
It is evident that every one goes through some sort of challenges in life, however such moments are there to make us strong and hopeful. Attitude towards challenges is a determinant of how far one can go…the right attitude and always remaining positive in life is critical.
The current world is full of problems and evils, through this book the reader is able to look into issues and choose a path to follow as they prepare for eternal life which matters most than the life on earth.
Through 14 chapters which are well laid and focusing on living beyond limits not only educate the reader but gives them hope about living and making an impact in life.The chapters are as follows;
– Making God Your first Priority
– The Enemy Within and Without
-Living Life of Excellence
-Taking Control and Pursuing Your God Driven Purpose
-Embracing Compassion and Giving in Your Life
-Counting Your Blessings and naming them One by One
-Making Prayers Your Secrete Weapon
-Establishing and Maintaining an Intimate Relationship With God
-Your Destiny is in God’s Hands
-Exploiting Your God Given Full Potential
-Making Thanks Giving Part and Parcel of Your Life
-Changing Your Faith Level
-Your Best Days are Still Ahead of You
These chapters minister to the reader about how discovering their full potential in life is critical in their spiritual development.Major actions in life and responsible for attracting God’s attention; Having compassion for the needy, praying and fasting , appreciating God always and knowing and believing that God is always in Control.
The society today is full of many setbacks that make many think and believe that they do not have enough to give to the needy.This book puts it clearly that we do not necessarily have to give material stuff but through service we are able to impact peoples lives.
God feels happy when we give compassion to his creation and in return he blesses us abundantly.
The writer puts it very well that we are in charge of our situations by simply letting the reader know that they can change things through right prayers and persistence.Complains do not attract God .
This book further reveals that ones destiny sorely lies in the hands of God.He knows best where we are headed and has big plans for us.Many at times people loose hope and do not wait on God, this book encourages readers to wait on God, he will never disappoint.
Finally it calls on those who are not in a close relationship with God to do so to fully enjoy heavenly fruits.
