Hidden Potential by Wendy Pope Published by David C Cook on March 1, 2020
Genres: Religion / Biblical Studies / General, Religion / Christian Living / Personal Growth, Religion / Christian Living / Women's Interests
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Source: Amazon
Fears. Faults. Failures. Frailties. Every woman at some point wonders, Do I have to get past all my weaknesses before God can use me?
Wendy Pope is happy to tell readers: No! You don’t have to overcome, correct, rise above, or get strong before you are qualified to be part of God’s plan. He can use you right now. You are a worthwhile possibility.
In Hidden Potential, readers see that they can be:
- faithful, even in fear
- included in God’s plans, even in weaknesses
- worth something, even in failure
- valuable, even in pain
Pope explores the life of a fearful murderer on the run with a speech problem and daddy issues—also known as Moses—to show readers God’s power and grace. As she writes, God will never count anyone out as long as they count themselves as His children.
Hidden Potential includes discussion, reflection, and Bible study questions, challenges to take readers further in their faith, and real-life stories from other women to remind readers they are not alone.
My Review
Ok, so I love a good Christian personal growth book, and Hidden Potential by Wendy Pope delivered. This is the first time that I have read anything by Wendy Pope to be honest I did not know much about her. I decided to pick this book up because I wanted to participate in the Proverbs 31 Online Bible Study for June and July. I often do their bible/book studies so I was excited for this one especially since it was all about how God can use you despite your failures, fears, frailties, and faults. It then goes on to talk about what God can do through your future if you let Him.
Wendy does a great job of incorporating the story of Moses into this book along with her own story. Wendy talks about how even though Moses had done some shady things God was still able to use him for His purpose. She also goes on to share some of the struggles in her life along with some of her friend’s struggles. She talks about how despite those things God has managed to use the struggles of their lives to bring them closer to Him. I enjoyed how down-to-earth and open Wendy came across in this book. It was almost like she was sitting right there with me as I read.
One of the things that I appreciated about this book is that there are sections in it to stop and absorb what you have just read. Wendy has created a workbook within the book after each chapter where you can reflect on the questions she asks and journal on what you have read. This book is a definite in my opinion for anyone who wants to become closer to God and to grow their relationship. I enjoyed it and learned a lot along the way.