The Fire of Delayed Answers: Are You Waiting for Your Prayers to Be Answered?

Fantastic book! If you are looking for a resource to help take you deeper into understanding the word of God and the workings of God, then this it. So many times throughout the book, Mr. Sorge captures exactly what I am thinking and saying as I go through my own "fire" in life right now. His writing on God's purposes for broken faith and broken strength make sense and bring me peace that I am right where God wants me to be. It helps me to know that God is pouring out his mercy and love on me at this time in my life to prepare me for His works and blessings. In short, this book is helping me get where I wanted to go, which was to grow in intimacy with God.The only caution I have is that this is a very meaty read. It is deep spiritual work and highly thought-provoking. I'm not sure I would recommend it to new Christians because I think you need to have a certain level of maturity in your Christian life to really comprehend and incorporate the teachings from this book into your spiritual walk.Overall, just a fantastic book!

This is another exceedingly hopeful book on living through the periods of testing mature Christians are called to endure. Sorge is the only author I've read so far who emphasizes the "delay" or "waiting" piece of this and why waiting is like going through the fire. Throughout the book he offers pithy memorable hopeful "truths" to meditate upon when the world looks at your situation and calls you deluded. This is a "how to" book, as well as an encouragement to those going through the fire. Don't give up.

If you find yourself in the heat of the refiner's fire and have exhausted all your traditional sources of comfort and answers, this book will give you a ton to think about as you develop a new sense of perspective about your journey toward Christ-likness. If you are in the heat of it right now and crave Biblical insights and practical suggestions get this book NOW. Mr. Sorge writes in an accessible style from his own personal experiences and helps serious believers navigate the rough waters. In the end, you still have to work through your issues, but "Fire" will give you the encouragement you need to hang in there. Just outstanding!

Bob Sorge is pastoral and prophetic in his message about unanswered prayers and suffering. He truly imparts insight, understanding and hope. I highly recommend this book for anyone whose theological underpinnings have been blown out by circumstances. The author guides one out of the minefield of questions such as "Lord, what is happening in my life? Why is nothing working the way it used to work? Why have You seemingly abandoned me?" He leads us through the theological crises of several Biblical characters and encourages the soul with this Word of God. A must read for anyone waiting on God...

This book touches the heart of those who wonder whether God heard their prayers. It gives a reason to hope in our waiting. This author writes with such passion, as a man who is waiting on God for healing. This book has deepened my walk with God as I found reason to rejoice in my waiting. I finally understand that God is working and I can trust Him in the midst of circumstances I don't exactly care for. Solid biblical references to Moses, David, Paul, and Job are excellent. A great book for those who are sick of suffering and feel that God hasn't heard their cry!