Having read and enjoyed Dave Burchett's previous book, Stay, I knew right away I would want to read Waking Up Slowly. Burchett has the ability to talk comfortably about faith and how it works its way into daily details of our lives. In his new book, Burchett turns off his electronic devices and starts "waking up" to the many ways God is real in his--and our--hour by hour experience of life.
With short, simple chapters curiously titled, "How to Reverse Stinkin' Thinkin'," "New Eye for an Old Guy," and "Gratitude Rhymes with Attitude," we learn that the answers to the life issues that most preoccupy us are really right past our noses if we will just look at kids, pets, and--most importantly--our Owners' Manual. Yes, we come with one, and it's called the Bible. He also points a finger at himself, then out at us, for "phubbing"--otherwise known as neglecting the real life people in front of us because we are preoccupied with our screens.
I turned my phone off for (most of) five days at the beginning of this year and "woke up slowly" to the fact that I often miss important Life Stuff such as birds singing, hurting people in front of me at the grocery store, and between-the-lines meanings of my sons' retelling of seemingly innocuous experiences. I learned that when I shut off my phone and put it away, my husband and sons get the best of me...why is that such a dumb thing to have to learn? I mean, to quote my 70s self, Duh.
I appreciate Burchett's kindness and "me too" tone throughout this book, his gentle reminders that God's Word really does have all the answers and that when we tune in to His still, small voice we find them.
I received a copy of this book free of charge in exchange for a fair review.
If you are interested in learning more about Dave Burchett, go here.
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